Skyway Bridge Transformers

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking to procure pad mount transformers for the aesthetic lighting on the Skyway Bridge. The ITB provides detailed specifications for the required transformers, including 250 kVA, 1-phase, 60 Hz units with various voltage, BIL, and temperature ratings. FDOT will be responsible for the installation under a separate contract. Bids are due by August 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM, with a public bid opening on August 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM. FDOT will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and pricing must be firm, net, delivered prices, F.O.B. destination. A 5% in-state price preference will be applied if the lowest bid is from an out-of-state vendor. The transformers must meet FDOT's technical specifications, and the awarded vendor must provide a manufacturer's warranty.

The contract will be funded by state appropriations, and the awarded vendor must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not include any details on the possible award value or budget range.