Orange County Convention Center Campus Elevator-Escalator Replace and Modernization Phase 1A

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for elevator and escalator replacement and modernization at the Orange County Convention Center Campus West Building (Project Y27-705), with bids due September 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 27 at 11:00 a.m. A Service Disabled Veteran Business preference is available, permitting qualified vendors to submit bids up to four percent higher than the lowest responsive bid.

The scope covers replacement and modernization of twelve escalators and eight elevators within Phases I–IV of the West Building, incorporating current technology and safety features while maintaining compliance with applicable codes. The project is estimated to take approximately three years, with the County issuing a Notice to Proceed within ninety days of award.

The estimated project cost is $21.665 million. Mobilization costs are capped at five percent of the estimated total base bid. Respondents must provide bid, payment, and performance bonds, each equal to at least ten percent of the total estimated contract amount for the base period, with surety meeting an A.M. Best rating of A-VI or better. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits with a $500,000 minimum, commercial general liability of $1,000,000, and builders' risk insurance at 100 percent of estimated completed project value. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and an additional $500 per day for final completion delays.

Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Respondents must submit detailed references for similar projects; the County reserves the right to contact and verify all references. Bid prices must remain firm for the proposal period. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Orange County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.