ST. Petersburg RMI boiler replacements

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the ST. PETERSBURG RMI BOILER REPLACEMENTS project located in Pinellas County, Florida. The procurement involves the replacement of two boilers and two related pumps, along with all necessary piping for the RMI and F Building facilities. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET, with a deadline for questions on September 20, 2024. Sealed bids are due by October 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening at the same time. The anticipated contract award date is October 17, 2024. Bidders are required to submit a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to receive the construction plans and associated documents. Key qualifications include the ability to complete the boiler and pump replacements according to the specified plans and technical specifications, with work to commence within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

The FWC is committed to supporting Florida's diverse business industry and encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Interested contractors should consider the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program for potential subcontracting opportunities. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the bid amount if the base bid and sum of all alternates exceed $100,000. The project requires compliance with various insurance, bonding, and other contractual requirements detailed in the Terms and Conditions. The Commission has established an estimated budget of $518,885 for this project. Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays in reaching Substantial Completion and Final Completion as specified in the Supplementary Terms and Conditions. Contractors must provide references, financial information, and demonstrate the ability to establish a local office if required. The bid will be evaluated based on the submitted documentation, compliance with specifications, and overall responsiveness to the Invitation to Bid requirements.