OGS Evaporative & Drift Media Upgrade

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 8579 for a comprehensive evaporative and drift media upgrade at the Osceola Generation Station in St. Cloud, Florida. The procurement involves replacement of evaporative cooling media, moisture separator components, and distribution pad media for three GE 7FA.03 gas turbine units (Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3). Specific deliverables include removing and replacing 855 Moisture Separator CDX-150 pieces, 390 F3010 Moisture Separators, and 678 CELdek and distribution pads, along with cleaning affected areas and post-job reporting. Minimum bidder qualifications initially required 10 years in business and a Florida Certified General Contractors License, though Addendum 1 reduced the business experience requirement to 5 years and removed the licensing requirement. Proposal evaluation criteria will encompass qualifications and experience, responsiveness to requirements, safety and quality programs, financial soundness, and pricing. Key dates include a proposal submission deadline of November 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with tentative scheduled outages for each unit between February 14 and March 9, 2026, and a Selection Committee Meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

The RFP does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are mandatory, including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability ($1,000,000), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000). If the total project cost exceeds $200,000, a Payment and Performance Bond covering 100 percent of the project value will be required. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including company qualifications, pricing schedules, compliance forms, and addenda acknowledgments. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing schedule allows for detailed cost breakdowns including mobilization, parts and materials, labor costs, and optional upgrades. Contractors are encouraged to propose alternatives or improvements with optional pricing, supported by performance data. Communication regarding the RFP is restricted to the buyer of record, James Norris, and all proposal documents must be submitted through VendorLink.