NKB A-Wing Switchgear Replacement & D-Wing PDU / UPS / Surge Protection Upgrades

The Florida Department of Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, is seeking qualified electrical contractors to perform comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Neil Kirkman Building in Tallahassee, Leon County. The procurement involves replacing A-Wing switchgear, upgrading D-Wing power distribution units (PDUs), replacing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and installing new surge protection devices. Specific technical requirements include installing a new 1600A, 480V, 3-phase switchgear with a 100% rated main breaker, replacing pad-mount transformers, and implementing surge protection devices at various electrical equipment locations. Bidders must be prequalified with the Department of Management Services and demonstrate technical expertise in switchboard and medium voltage cable termination projects. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM and bid opening on October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bids to be publicly read aloud at the Neil Kirkman Building.

The contract has several financial and organizational requirements, including a mandatory bid bond of at least 5% for bids exceeding $100,000, with performance and labor/material payment bonds required for contract awards over $100,000. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with statutory requirements related to public entity crimes and discrimination. The estimated construction cost is $2,216,309, with a project completion timeline of 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. The project involves carefully coordinated power outages, primarily scheduled for weekends and non-business hours, with generators maintaining critical loads during electrical system transitions. An allowance of $4,500 for generator fuel is included, with unused funds to be credited back to the owner. The contract will be awarded to the qualified, responsive low bidder in accordance with Rule 60D-5, with the award recommendation to be posted on the Vendor Bid System and DMS Opportunities website within 72 business hours after bid opening.