Regional History Center Elevator Modernization

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the Regional History Center Elevator Modernization project (Solicitation Y22-7038) located at 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. The procurement involves comprehensive modernization of two existing elevators across five floors and a roof machine room, with specific requirements for interior cab renovations, digital wayfinding panel installations, replacement of call buttons and indicators, and electrical system updates. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 28, 2022, at 1:00 PM, followed by a non-mandatory site visit at 3:00 PM. The project requires detailed technical capabilities, including the ability to replace existing elevator equipment with new stainless steel wall panels, handrails, control panels, digital monitors, and update electrical infrastructure such as disconnect switches and circuit breakers.

The contract includes a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 25% of the contract value, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontractor and supplier diversity. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000 and comply with local regulations including E-Verify employment eligibility verification and drug-free workplace provisions. The project has a total estimated budget of $750,000, with a contract completion timeline of 240 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 270 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the Official Notice to Proceed. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Orange County reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Contractors must meet specific insurance requirements and adhere to ethical standards outlined in the solicitation documents.