Tower light system replacement – liberty county, florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Florida Forest Service is seeking competitive bids for a tower light system replacement project in Liberty County, Florida. The procurement involves replacing four existing obsolete incandescent tower lighting systems with new Dialight E1-L864/L865 Avian Compliant Vigilant LED medium intensity lighting systems. The comprehensive scope of work includes delivery of new lighting systems, complete installation services, and removal and disposal of existing obsolete equipment. Vendors must be prepared to provide all necessary hardware, wiring, and meet Dialight's installation requirements to maintain warranty coverage. Bidders must possess either a Tower Specialty License or Certified Electrical License, and the successful contractor will be responsible for demonstrating system functionality, including red-light system, white light system, photocell, and dry contact output testing. Key procurement dates include January 7, 2025, as the sealed bid submission deadline, with a public bid opening scheduled for January 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The procurement will be evaluated based on the lowest grand total price from responsive and responsible vendors, with the contract potentially renewable for up to three additional one-year terms at FDACS's discretion.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not appear to have targeted preferences for small businesses, minority-owned firms, or other specialized enterprise categories. The system requires installation by a qualified electrical or tower specialty licensed contractor, with a preference for Dialight certified installers. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability, $2,000,000 aggregate liability, $300,000 automobile liability, and appropriate workers' compensation coverage. A five-year warranty is included for all parts and system components. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the procurement involves four complete tower lighting system replacements, suggesting a substantial capital investment. Funding for the project is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation, with potential liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for contractor-controlled delays. The contract includes provisions for monitoring various system alarms, including photocell, light failure, operational mode, and power failure indicators.