J. R. Dean Water Treatment Plant WTP Diesel System Upgrades Electrical And Generator Integration

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) is requesting bids for electrical distribution system upgrades and generator integration at the J. R. Dean Water Treatment Plant (Project #1003-21), with bids due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Award will be based on lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bid.

The scope encompasses furnishing and installing a complete electrical power distribution system, including medium voltage motor control centers (MCMCC) with front-accessible design suitable for wall mounting without rear access requirements, variable frequency drives, harmonic filters, power factor correction equipment, emergency and standby generator paralleling equipment, lightning protection, and grounding systems. The contractor must provide short-circuit and protective device coordination studies beginning with the utility company's feeder protective device through all downstream protective devices to the main breaker and feeders in each 208-volt panelboard, including equipment associated with variable frequency drives and emergency generators. The contractor must furnish an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study per NFPA 70E Article 130.3 and Annex D, with proper arc flash safety labels and personal protective equipment recommendations.

Contractors must hold a Florida General Contractor's License or Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license and demonstrate financial resources, qualified personnel, and appropriate equipment. Work must begin within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 12 months and final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion times.

Bidders must submit 5 percent bid security (certified check or bid bond) and, if awarded, provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. All state and local sales and use taxes must be included in quoted prices. Electronic bid submissions are required via e-Builder, with public bid opening to follow. The contract is governed by Florida law with exclusive venue in Monroe County.