St. Petersburg Chiller Plant Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the replacement of Chiller #3 and related pumps at the St. Petersburg Chiller Plant, as well as the connection to a new building automation system, per the provided plans and specifications. The project involves the use of the latest approved refrigerants from the EPA in lieu of what is specified on the drawings. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening, which is scheduled for July 26, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 9, 2024, and a non-mandatory secondary follow-up site visit is scheduled for July 11, 2024. The anticipated date for the notice of intended award is July 29, 2024, and the project is expected to start in March 2025.

The FWC is committed to supporting Florida's diverse business industry and encourages the participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bidders are encouraged to visit the Office of Supplier Diversity website for information on certified business enterprises that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities. The FWC has an estimated budget of $2,500,000 for this project, and there is no mention of any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources in the provided documents.