Orange County Convention Center West Building Electrical Transformers, Panels and Switchgear Replacement

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Solicitation number
Y23-769
State
Florida
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Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Orange County Convention Center West Building Electrical Transformers, Panels and Switchgear Replacement project (Contract No. Y23-769), with bids due by 4:00 pm EST on March 16, 2023. The procurement involves a comprehensive electrical infrastructure replacement for the West Building's Hall D and Hall E, specifically targeting transformers, panels, and switchgear. The project requires replacing at least five electrical transformers (15kVA or larger) and five electrical panels and switchboards (100A or larger), with a focus on modernizing and improving the convention center's electrical systems. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar commercial projects completed within the past ten years and possess the technical capability to execute a complex electrical infrastructure upgrade. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit was held on February 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and potential bidders were allowed to submit questions through the ProcureNow OpenGov platform until February 22, 2023, at 5:00 pm EST. The project has a total estimated cost of $2,671,000.00 and requires a construction duration of 545 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 575 consecutive calendar days for final completion.

The procurement includes a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 25%, encouraging diverse business involvement. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 10% of the total estimated contract amount and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including E-Verify and drug-free workplace requirements. All staff and subcontractors must undergo a Level 1 (5-year) FDLE background check, renewed annually, with work typically restricted to hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM to accommodate convention center events. Liquidated damages are specified at $500 per day for substantial completion delays and $250 per day for final completion delays. Contractors will be responsible for their own equipment, waste disposal, and must adhere to strict guidelines about vehicle and equipment usage within the convention center premises. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with progress payments structured with 95% retainage until substantial completion. Funding for the project will come directly from Orange County, with the goal of ensuring reliable and efficient power distribution for future events and operations.

Opportunity text

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed bids for Orange County Convention Center West Building Electrical Transformers, Panels and Switchgear Replacement (Y23-769)

Sealed offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

The Estimated Cost for this project is $2,671,000.00

NOTE: Respondents are required to submit responses electronically via the ProcureNow OpenGov e-Procurement Platform.Respondents shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.

Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated ProcureNow OpenGov e-Procurement Platform shall be rejected.

Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

The County is ONLY accepting electronic bid submissions using the ProcureNow OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall create a FREE account with ProcureNow OpenGov by signing up at https://secure.procurenow.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties.

ProcureNow Technical Support
For Technical Support, respondent's can reach the ProcureNow OpenGov Service Desk:
Chat (preferred): Click the button in the lower right hand corner of the portal
Email: support@procurenow.com
Phone: 1 (855) 680-4747 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm EST

Timely Questions Regarding this Solicitation

The question and answer module of ProcureNow OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.

Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division.

Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the ProcureNow OpenGov question and answer moduleor as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.

This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.

Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email gian.otero@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.

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