Procurement, Installation, Maintenance of Generator for Division of Corporations

The Florida Department of State, General Services Office is soliciting an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the procurement, installation, and programming of a generator for the Division of Corporations. The selected vendor must be knowledgeable in the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of backup/emergency generators capable of supporting large office buildings at full operating capacity in the event of a power outage. The generator will serve as a Continuity of Operations (COOP) alternate site for the Department of State. The ITN outlines the project scope, deliverables, testing, and maintenance requirements. Responses are due by January 8, 2024, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 15, 2023. The Department will evaluate and negotiate with selected vendors to award a contract that provides the best value. The contract term is effective upon execution and ends on June 30, 2024, with no renewal options. The funding amount shall not exceed $460,000.

The ITN does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not indicate any existing incumbent vendors or contractors, nor do they reference any specific infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors knowledgeable in the installation, maintenance, and operation of backup generators for large office buildings.