Generator Installation (Lakeland)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-LD 119-2025) for a generator installation project located at 4614 Great Blue Heron Drive in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive standby generator installation services, which include removing an existing generator and tank, and installing a new 48kW Generac liquid propane generator with a sound-attenuated aluminum enclosure. The project requires a new 200-amp automatic transfer switch and three 120-gallon liquid propane tanks, along with necessary electrical and concrete pad installations. Contractors must be State or County Certified Electrical Contractors with current liability insurance and worker's compensation coverage. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with bid submissions due by November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and contractors will be required to provide a five-year warranty on materials and equipment, with a two-year workmanship warranty.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Seminole Tribal Member and STOFI-owned businesses, allowing these entities to submit bids within 3-4% of the lowest non-Tribal Member bid, with a maximum differential of $100,000-$200,000 depending on the project type. The Seminole Tribe reserves the right to select minority vendors and can reject any bids or award the contract to one or multiple respondents based on a comprehensive evaluation of submissions. While no specific total project budget is disclosed, the Schedule of Values document breaks down the project into six main categories: General Requirements, New Materials/Equipment, Concrete Pad, Installation, Start Up & Test Installed Generator, and Project Management. Bidders are required to complete all sections of the schedule, with pricing submitted as lump sum for most line items. The project involves a 6-inch thick pre-cast concrete pad rated for 3,000 lb. capacity, with full delivery, installation, electrical connections, startup, and testing services to be provided by the selected contractor.