Melbourne Courthouse & Historic Titusville Courthouse Lightning Protection System

Brevard County is seeking sealed bids for a lightning protection system installation project at two courthouse locations: the Melbourne Courthouse and the Historic Titusville Courthouse. The procurement, designated as Bid #B-2-26-09, requires contractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to complete comprehensive lightning protection system installations. Bidders must be certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), with electrical work performed by a licensed electrical contractor. The project offers two installation options: a standard NFPA 780 Class I lightning protection system or an Early Streamer Emission (ESE) system, with detailed specifications including air terminals, conductors, down conductors, and grounding systems. Mandatory pre-bid walk-throughs were scheduled for January 8, 2026, at the Melbourne Courthouse (10:00 AM) and Titusville Courthouse (1:00 PM), with sealed bids due on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Brevard County Central Services/Purchasing office. Contractors must comply with Florida Building Code 2023, NEC 2020, NFPA 780, and UL96A standards, and provide a UL Master Label certification upon completion.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The project does not mention incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Bidders are required to submit lump sum pricing separately for each courthouse location, with contractors needing multiple licenses including Certified Building Contractor (BC), Certified General Contractor (GC), and Certified Electrical Contractor (EC). The contract includes a 30-calendar-day timeline for Substantial Completion and an additional 30 days for Final Completion from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 in General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance, and provide a 5% bid bond. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the project involves detailed technical work at two historic courthouse facilities, suggesting a potentially significant investment in lightning protection infrastructure. The County will process payments in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act and allows for potential cash discounts, though these will not factor into award determination.