North South Building Food Service and Food Courts Renovations

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids under IFB Y27-706 for renovation of the North South Building Food Service and Food Courts, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on November 4, 2026 and bids due December 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. A 30% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal applies, which bidders may meet through certified SBE subcontractors, self-performance by certified SBE prime contractors, or a demonstrated good faith effort, with good faith effort submissions due November 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

The scope covers interior finishes, flooring, ceilings, walls, and furniture seating areas, plus modernization of plumbing, Variable Air Volume mechanical systems, electrical components, energy-efficient lighting, kitchen equipment, hoods, and hood controls. Contractors must protect existing building systems throughout the work. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, business automobile liability, builders' risk, and contractor's pollution liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, plus commercial general liability, which carries a $1,000,000 limit for contracts up to $10 million.

The estimated project cost is $36.1 million. Orange County will award a single contract to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check equal to at least 10% of the total estimated contract amount. Payment and Performance Bonds are required for contracts exceeding $200,000. Mobilization costs cannot exceed 2.5% of the estimated total base bid. The county will pay all permits, licenses, and fees imposed by Orange County agencies. Liquidated damages are $500.00 per consecutive calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion, plus an additional $500.00 per day for failure to achieve Final Completion.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Questions are due November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. The pre-bid meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026, followed by the site visit at 12:00 p.m. at 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida. The contract is governed by Florida law, with venue in the Ninth Circuit Court in Orange County.