JU Building Electrical Upgrade-Phase 1

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the JU Building Electrical Upgrade-Phase 1 project, solicitation number FWC 25/26-09C, located in Pinellas County. The primary objective is to replace the main distribution panel in the JU Building, which is 30 years old and has reached the end of its service life. Potential bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, located at 100 Eighth Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, FL. Sealed bids are due by September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with an anticipated award date of September 22, 2025. To obtain detailed technical specifications and construction plans, bidders must email a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Randolph Golightly. The procurement will involve replacing the electrical distribution infrastructure, with technical specifications available through a formal request process.

The FWC emphasizes diversity in its procurement process and encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bidders are required to submit sealed envelopes with the solicitation number and opening date clearly marked. The estimated budget for this project is $638,827.00, providing potential vendors with a clear understanding of the project's financial scope. Bidders have options for public bid opening attendance, including in-person and teleconference methods. The commission maintains strict guidelines about bidder communications during the solicitation period, and potential vendors must adhere to specific communication protocols. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical capability, electrical infrastructure expertise, and compliance with the commission's detailed requirements. The procurement process is designed to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality electrical infrastructure replacement for the JU Building.