Orange County Convention Center West Building Event Managers Offices Chilled Water Piping Replacement

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the West Building Event Managers Offices Chilled Water Piping Replacement project at the Orange County Convention Center. The procurement, identified as Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. Y22-7012-RC, requires replacing existing chilled water piping located above the ceilings of the event manager offices in the West Concourse building. Specific project deliverables include cutting and abandoning existing piping, installing new insulated chilled water pipes along alternative routes, and ensuring comprehensive system functionality. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was held on June 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with electronic bid submissions required through the OpenGov Procurement portal by 4:00 PM local time on July 12, 2022. Bidders must demonstrate experience with commercial chilled water piping installation and provide references. Contractors will be responsible for temporary cooling provisions, system testing, balancing, and adhering to Florida Building Code requirements. The project requires a 90-day timeline for substantial completion and 120 days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract includes a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 7% of the total contract value, mandating bidders to provide documentation of good faith efforts to engage certified M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 10% of the base bid and will be required to provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract amount if awarded. The estimated project budget is $300,000.00, with strict security requirements including mandatory Level 1 (5-year) FDLE background checks for all contractor and subcontractor personnel. Contractors must obtain photo ID badges and coordinate closely with the Orange County Convention Center Project Manager. Liquidated damages of $500 per day for substantial completion and $250 per day for final completion will be applied for missed deadlines. Work is constrained by convention center events, with authorized work hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM seven days per week, requiring precise scheduling and coordination.