Rehabilitation of Cooling Tower #5 and #6 - NSA CEP

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate Cooling Tower Cells #5 and #6 located at the Magic Kingdom Central Energy Plant (CEP) in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for repair services to correct known deficiencies in the cooling tower systems, with a specific focus on infrastructure maintenance. Qualified contractors are defined as individuals or firms experienced in cooling tower system installation, replacement, or repair, who are familiar with all necessary precautions and compliant with local, state, and federal codes and standards. The solicitation requires mandatory electronic registration through the PlanetBids platform to access project documents and submit bids. A mandatory pre-bid/site visit meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. EST, located at 5300 Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 in the Bolt Conference Room. The bid submission deadline is set for April 30, 2025, with all interested contractors required to complete platform registration to participate in the bidding process.

The procurement appears to have preferences for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses, though specific set-aside percentages are not detailed in the provided documentation. The solicitation is open to a broad range of contractors with demonstrated expertise in cooling tower system rehabilitation, with an emphasis on technical competence and compliance with regulatory standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves critical infrastructure maintenance for a significant tourism-related facility. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, functioning as a special taxing district and local government entity, will oversee the procurement and subsequent contract implementation. The electronic bidding platform (PlanetBids) facilitates a transparent and accessible procurement process, allowing vendors to view documents freely while requiring registration for full participation. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical qualifications, familiarity with cooling tower systems, and compliance with relevant industry and governmental regulations to be considered for the contract.