ITB 25-062 Citrus County Jail HVAC Boiler Replacement

Citrus County, Florida is seeking bids for ITB 25-062, a comprehensive HVAC boiler replacement project at the Citrus County Detention Center located in Lecanto. The procurement involves removing the existing 3 million BTUH boiler and heating hot water pumps, and installing three new 1 million BTUH direct vent condensing boilers and primary pumps. Key deliverables include modifying existing hot water piping, installing new PVC flue piping, reworking electrical systems, integrating the new equipment into the existing KMC control system, and providing test and balance services. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due on January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidder qualifications include being a Certified Boiler Installer in Florida, registered in Sunbiz.org, and capable of working within a secure detention facility environment. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including certificates of insurance, performance and payment bonds, a list of subcontractors, qualification statements, and various certifications. The public bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams immediately after the submission deadline, with potential board approval of the award tentatively set for March 25, 2025.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds each equal to 100% of the total contract price and maintain various insurance policies, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The county has budgeted approximately $250,000 for this project, with the contract set to begin on February 25, 2025. The project timeline includes substantial completion within fourteen (14) days after the Notice to Proceed and final completion within twenty-one (21) days. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the specified completion timeline. The county suggests, but does not mandate, that the contractor work with Career Source CLM to hire local workers. The successful bidder will be responsible for all permits, fees, fire system requirements, and engineering, and must provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials.