RMI Halon Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the RMI Halon Replacement project located in Pinellas County, specifically targeting the removal of the existing Halon suppression system in the RMI 2nd Floor Library and its replacement with a new clean agent suppression system. This procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with specific technical requirements and contractual specifications. Potential bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET, and sealed bids must be submitted by September 23, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening at the same time. Bidders are required to email a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Joshua.Stringer@myfwc.com to receive construction plans and associated documents. Qualification requirements include maintaining liquid assets of at least 5% of the base bid amount and having successfully completed at least two similar projects within the last three years.

The procurement encourages diversity and participation through the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program, which connects minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises with corporations for business development mentoring. Bidders are expected to embrace diversity in their proposal approach. The project has an established estimated budget of $221,000 and includes performance bond requirements and specific insurance stipulations. The contract includes a substantial completion timeframe of 180 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per day for delays. Funding appears to be state-sourced, and the anticipated date of intended award is September 29, 2025. The project will be conducted in accordance with contract documents and Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes, with all work to be performed following specified guidelines and requirements. Electronic funds transfer and detailed payment schedules are part of the contractual framework, emphasizing compliance with Florida state procurement regulations.