Solid waste administration building HVAC renovation

Pinellas County, Florida is soliciting competitive sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid for Construction (ITB-C #26-0394-ITB-C) for a complete replacement of the Solid Waste Administration Building HVAC systems located at 3095 114th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida. The procurement requires demolition of existing units and installation of two 15-ton VAV DX Split systems, one decoupled 100% outside air DX split system rated at 1500 CFM, new VAV terminal units for zone control throughout the building, a new DDC (Direct Digital Control) control system, modifications to existing ductwork, new exhaust fans, and all associated electrical, controls, and piping work necessary for complete system installation. An optional enhanced scope of work includes sealing the attic space to the exterior, repairing or replacing damaged batt insulation in the attic, or providing Icynene spray-on foam insulation for the roof deck underside to improve overall building performance. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 2023 Florida Fire Protection Code, and 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, and be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must possess a Certified General Contractor license with electrical and demolition classifications, EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Required qualifications include general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation at Florida statutory limits, a bonding letter indicating maximum bonding capacity, and a minimum of three reference letters from similar projects. The Step One qualification submissions are due April 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., Step Two sealed bids are due May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and questions must be submitted by April 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. All submittals must be made electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. The County will retain 5% of monthly progress payments until final completion and acceptance, and liquidated damages of $1,200 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the contract completion date.

Small Business Enterprise participation goals are designated as N/A for this project. The procurement contains no set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions limiting bidder eligibility. Bidders must comply with mandatory compliance requirements including E-Verify affidavits certifying non-employment of unauthorized aliens, Foreign Country of Concern affidavits, Common Carrier attestations, and Human Trafficking affidavits, all of which must be notarized. Contractors and all subcontractors must register with and use the E-Verify system in accordance with Florida Statute 448.095, and the contractor is responsible for procuring all required permits and licenses and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage. The project budget is estimated at $686,580.00 based on the Schedule of Values, with major cost components including electrical panels and equipment ($100,000), overhead and profit ($103,000), DX split systems condensing units and AHUs ($47,600), ductwork supports and insulation ($50,500), electrical wiring and conduit ($65,000), and VAV boxes ($31,200), plus contingency reserves of $40,000. No incumbent contractor information is identified in the procurement documents. All materials must be first quality with damaged or defective items exchanged within 24 hours at no cost to the County, and the contractor must provide manufacturer-supervised startup, four hours of operator training, three sets of warranty and operation/maintenance manuals, and complete system balancing by an AABC and NEBB certified test and balance agency.