SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Orange County, FL seeks bids for Corrections FDC BAS Replacement and Fire Alarm Upgrade with an estimated cost of $6M. Electronic bids due by 4 PM EST on Feb 17, 2026 via OpenGov platform. Questions due Jan 22, 2026.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed bids for Corrections FDC BAS Replacement and Fire Alarm Upgrade (Y26-717)
Sealed offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Estimated Cost for this project is $6,000,000.00
NOTE: Respondents are required to submit responses electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.
Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov e-Procurement Platform shall be rejected.
Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
The County is ONLY accepting electronic bid submissions using the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/login Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties.
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Timely Questions Regarding this Solicitation
The question and answer module of OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.
Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division.
Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.
This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.
Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email julianne.foyil@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.
Orange County exercises the rights and privileges conveyed to it by the State of Florida, and the Orange County Charter. It presently operates with an elected chief executive officer, Orange County Mayor, and six elected district commissioners, who together comprise the Board of County Commissioners.
Procurement is an essential function of the County, affecting all operational departments, ongoing projects and future initiatives. The Procurement Division is divided into three (3) Sections, the “Buying Section”, the “Purchasing Section” and the “Contracts Section”.
The Orange County Procurement Division operates under the leadership of Carrie Mathes, MPA, NIGP-CPP, CFCM, CPPO, CPPB as Procurement Division Manager and Chief Procurement Official in accordance with the Orange County Ordinance.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Site Visit | 2026-01-13T20:00:00.322Z | Government issued picture ID required. Only 1 mobile phone allowed per person (to take photos). No firearms, tobacco/vaping products, or alcohol allowed. Any tool or apparatus to be brought into the secured area will need to be declared and approved to come into the area by Corrections. |
Addendum No. 1 to provide the revised specs & pictures of the roof in regards to Question and Answer # 1 & 4 in the Q/A Portal:
Question 1: Please provide new walk pad details
Answer: Use roof membrane manufactures walkways. 60 mil min, Gray, 30 in wide. See revised spec 07 54 04 attached in addendum # 1
Question 4: During the scheduled site visit, we were unable to observe the conditions on the roof. Could another site visit be scheduled for roof access?
Answer: There will be no additional site visit, but Facilities has provided pictures of the roof and the equipment attached in addendum # 1
Addendum No. 2 addresses the following changes:
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Addendum No. 3 addresses the following changes:
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Addendum No. 4 addresses the following changes:
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Addendum No. 5 addresses the following changes:
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Addendum No. 6 to provide the requested documents in regards to Question and Answer # 5, 12, 33 & 36 & in the Q/A Portal:
Question 5: Can you please provide the Rational Analysis Report documentation for the smoke control system?
Answer: Rational analysis is attached in addendum # 6
Question 12: What days of the week, and what hours, will be available for contractor to access construction areas?
Answer: Per revised specification section 01010 attached in addendum # 6, 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding County observed Holidays.
Question 33: Please provide the original FSD details with Security Bars as it states on the existing As-builts. The As-builts show the Security Bars in the wall and the FSD just outside of the wall.
Answer: As-builts are provided, drawings are attached in addendum # 6.
Question 36: Please add the original Architectural Wall details showing how the existing interior block walls were designed and built.
Answer: As builts provided, drawings are attached in addendum # 6.
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Respondent should supply a list of at least three (3) similar projects successfully completed by the Respondent, as a Prime Contractor within the last five (5) years, immediately preceding the due date of bids for this Invitation for Bids. Failure to provide this information may be cause for rejection of the response.
Similar Projects shall be defined as follows:
Non-residential projects with a renovation or new construction budget of no less than $100,000.
Negative feedback from references may result in offer being found non-responsible.
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The respondent nor any other person, firm or corporation nor anyone else to the knowledge of the undersigned, have themselves solicited or employed anyone else to solicit favorable action for this solicitation by the County, also that no head of any department or employee therein, or any officer of Orange County, Florida is directly interested therein.
This offer is genuine and not collusive or a sham; the respondent has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any other respondent, person, firm or corporation, to put in a sham offer, or compel such other person, firm or corporation, to refrain from making an offer.
The Respondent has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference with any person, firm or corporation, to fix the prices of this offer or the offer of any other respondent.
Respondent certifies the firm has implemented a drug free workplace program which complies with Florida Statute 287.087and the Orange County Ordinance Sec. 17-310. Failure to confirm shall deem this offer non-responsive.
The Respondent acknowledges the use of the E-Verify system for newly hired employees is an ongoing obligation for so long as the contractor provides labor under the contract and that the workforce eligibility of all newly hired employees will be properly verified using the E-Verify system.
In accordance with Section 837.06, Florida Statutes, Contractor acknowledges that whoever knowingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor in the second degree, punishable as provided in Section 775.082 or Section 775.083, Florida Statutes.
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In accordance with #Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Respondent shall confirm they do not engage in or permit the use of coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06(2), Florida Statutes.
By submitting an offer in response to this solicitation, the respondent acknowledges that, if recommended for award, the timely execution of a Human Trafficking Affidavit is a condition of the contract.
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The required Bid Bond Template is provided on the County's Forms and Resources website (https://www.ocfl.net/vfr).
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The Contract and Sub-Contract Goal Participation Schedule and Good Faith Effort Form can be found at on the County's Forms and Resources website (https://www.ocfl.net/vfr).
Note: Effective August 11, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved a change to the M/WBE Ordinance, removing the sliding scale from all construction formal solicitation opportunities.
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Schedule of Sub-Contracting and Location
The Schedule of Sub-Contracting and Location can be found at on the County's Forms and Resources website (https://www.ocfl.net/vfr).
2 CFR §200.321 (or 45 C.F.R. §75.330 for Health and Human Services funds) mandates that the Prime Contractor partakes in five “affirmative steps” designed to ensure that small and minority-owned, women-owned business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms have been, and for the duration of the project continue to be, afforded subcontracting opportunities.
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Affidavit of Compliance with 2 CFR §200.321 Requirements
Schedule of Sub-Contracting and Location
These forms can be found at on the County's Forms and Resources website (https://www.ocfl.net/vfr).
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This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension (1986) and Executive Order 12689, Debarment and Suspension (1989) at 2 C.F.R. Part 180.
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The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the mobilization fee shall not exceed any caps prescribed in the fee schedule. In the event of a miscalculation or submission of a mobilization line item exceeding this percentage, it is understood and agreed that the mobilization fee shall be capped as prescribed. The bidder acknowledges that the County will adjust the bid accordingly to reflect any prescribed caps, and the adjusted amount shall be used for purposes of evaluation, award and administration. This adjustment shall be made without further action or consent from the Bidder.
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Q (Walk Pad Details ): Please provide new walk pad details
A: Use roof membrane manufactures walkways. 60 mil min, Gray, 30 in wide. See revised spec 07 54 04 attached in addendum # 1
Q (Integrators restricted from bidding ): Are the integrators bidding other than those listed as preferred, required to submit to a pre qualification round ?
A: No. All qualified vendors are welcome to participate. The only requirement for any access control scope is that the integrator must be a Lenel-certified and authorized VAR.
Q (Preferer Integrators ): You list Lenel "Preferer" Integrators as Security 101 and Convirgent Tech, are others allowed to bid ?
A: Security 101 and Convergent are listed as Orange County preferred Lenel integrators because they are aligned with and support our enterprise environment, but that does not limit who can bid. All qualified vendors are welcome to participate. The only requirement for any access control scope is that the integrator must be a Lenel-certified and authorized VAR.
Q (Site Visit - Roof): During the scheduled site visit, we were unable to observe the conditions on the roof. Could another site visit be scheduled for roof access?
A: There will be no additional site visit, but Facilities has provided pictures of the roof and the equipment attached in addendum # 1
Q (Smoke Control Rational Analysis Report): Can you please provide the Rational Analysis Report documentation for the smoke control system?
A: Rational analysis is attached in addendum # 6
Q (DDC Specs 230923-71 Training ): Per DDC Specs 230923-71, subsection 3.20 Training, a total of 144 hours are requested for training. Please confirm that 16 hours will be sufficient for the owner to be trained on the newly installed BAS. Note that the new controls will connect to the Corrections JCI Server and Facilities will be already familiarized with the system.
A: Orange County will accept 16 hours of training with video recording provided at the completion.
Q (DDC Specs 230923-20, 1.14 Warranty): Per DDC Specs 230923-20, subsection 1.14 Warranty, 36 months of warranty is requested. Please confirm if the intent is to have an extended warranty of 3 years, or to have a standard warranty of 1 year.
A: Per specification 230923, the warranty period is 36 months for labor and materials.
Q (BAS - Drawings M-202 Note 5 ): Per Drawing M-202 Note 5 Existing sensors and other control devices to remain. Provide new DDC Controller and connect existing sensors and devices to controller. This note applies for OAU-B-1, AHU-B-2 and AHU-B-3. Conditions of existing sensors and compatibility is unknown. New control drawings might reflect additional sensors that might not be existing. Please confirm if the intent is to simply replace the controllers, or if all sensors should be replaced too.
A: The intent is to replace the controllers and reuse the existing sensors.
Q (BAS - M-501 Control Drawing for Existing Constant Volume AHU): Per M-501 Control Drawing for Existing Constant Volume AHU, Humidity and CO2 Zone Sensors are shown, but not shown on the plans. These AHUs will have already return air temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors. Please confirm if Zone Humidity and CO2 are required or not.
A: Zone 1 and zone 2 humidity and CO2 sensors are required.
Q (Smoke Detector Compatibility): Who will be responsible for upgrading the fire alarm system if the existing system is not compatible with currently available smoke detectors?
A: The contractor. The Fire Alarm system is being upgraded as part of this project.
Q (BAS - M-504 Control Drawing - Existing VAVs): Per M-504 Control Drawing - Existing VAVs shows Zone Temperature, Humidity, and CO2. Floor plans only show Temperature sensors. Please confirm if Humidity and CO2 are also required.
A: Humidity and CO2 are required.
Q (Access Hours): What days of the week, and what hours, will be available for contractor to access construction areas?
A: Per revised specification section 01010 attached in addendum # 6, 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding County observed Holidays.
Q (Work Area): Will Contractor be limited to working one dorm at a time?
A: The successful bidder will be allowed to close one dormitory at a time but have access to the other areas within the building. Access will be granted by Corrections through the Project Manager per specification section 010100 Work Sequence.
Q (Roof Warranty): What type of roof is on this building? Is there a warranty on the roof? If so, who holds the roof warranty, and can the contact information for the installing contractor be provided?
A: The warranty is under Everseal Roofing. Contact information will be provided by Facilities Maintenance at the Pre-Construction meeting.
Q (Scissor Lift Storage): Will a location be available inside the building for the storage of scissor lifts?
A: Heavy equipment that cannot be stored in a conex box will be stored in the construction area outside the secured perimeter.
Q (No subject): In the event existing framed or block thru wall damper penetrations have hollow cavities, who will be responsible for making repairs per code?
A: The contractor shall repair damper penetrations matching existing wall/roof construction.
Q (Classroom Ceilings): Are the hard ceilings in the dorm classrooms plaster (concrete) or drywall?
A: Existing Classroom ceilings are painted gypsum board
Q (Crane Lift Locations): What areas from within the compound will a crane be allowed to set up for rooftop equipment lifts?
A: The contractor will be allowed to setup in areas that do not restrict access of deliveries and emergency vehicles.
Q (Razor Wire): If any needs to be moved, who will be responsible for moving coiled security razor wire along roof edges in order for contractor to gain access with ladders?
A: The successful contractor will need to use the County vendor.
Q (Escort Officers): What is the minimum number of escort officers that will be committed to this project daily? Due to the nature of this project, the number of escorting officers assigned daily will have a profound impact on the ability of the contractor to complete the project within a specified project duration. For example, if only two officers are assigned to this project each day, the 335 day substantial completion will be untenable.
A: Construction projects are allotted 2 escorts.
Q (No subject): Drawing E-401, the one-line diagram show a 200a 4p breaker. Is this breaker existing to remain?
A: The breaker in the generator is a new 200A Breaker. Contractor to provide a circuit breaker with same number of poles as the existing breaker to be replaced.
Q (No subject): Is there sufficient room for the installation of new system equipment while the existing system equipment is in place?
A: It Is recommended that the contractor place all new fire alarm and smoke control panels and devices in the same location as the existing equipment that will be replaced. The following general note will be added to the fire alarm plans: EXISTING FIRE ALARM AND SMOKE CONTROL PANELS, ANNUNCIATOR PANELS, DEVICES, ETC. SHALL REMAIN IN SERVICE UNTIL REPLACED BY THE NEW EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH OWNER FOR CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING AND LOCATION STAGING SCHEDULE.
Q (Smoke Exhaust System Testing): Who is the current Fire Alarm company in charge of testing the smoke exhaust system? When was the last time the smoke exhaust system was tested? Can the most recent certificate be provided? Can a test be done prior to the start of construction?
A: The alarm is self monitored. The exhaust system has not been tested within the last 5 years.
Q (Fans): Can the Smoke Exhaust Fans be staged on the roof? If not, each fan will need to be handled individually, and will require two crane lifts (one for demo, one for install)
A: They can be staged as long as the load from the fans does not exceed the 20 pounds per square foot (design roof live load).
Q (Prebid Sign-In Sheet): Can the Prebid Sign-In Sheet be uploaded?
A: The pre-bid sign-in sheet has been provided via notice on the Addenda & Notices page
Q (No subject): A typical F/S Damper will require an average of three days to replace, due to the steps required in the replacement (demolition of the existing damper, filling of voids in the wall, inspection of the wall penetration, installation of the new damper, inspection of the spacing between wall and damper, installation of brackets holding the damper, and final inspection of said brackets). While each damper is being replaced, the ductwork it is connected to cannot be utilized for airflow purposes. It is imperative that inmates and staff are relocated from each section affected by these airflow interruptions.
A: There will be some offices that can have staff relocated but areas such as the clinic, main control, records, etc. will not be able to relocate personnel and/or functions.
Q (Temp AC): In areas where temporary AC is required, will spot coolers suffice?
A: Orange County Facilities guidelines for indoor temperature between 68-76o F.
Q (Hard Ceiling Openings): If any openings are required to be made in hard ceiling for the installation of F/S Dampers, will these temporary openings need to be covered while not in active use? If so, will plywood and tapcons suffice to temporarily cover these openings?
A: Openings will need to be covered while not in active use. The Orange County Facility Management team at the Corrections Facility will need to provide direction on the acceptable security measures.
Q (M-504 - VAV Count): Per M-504, Control Drawing for existing VAVs shows typical of 48. Per schedule and floor plan quantity is 38. Please confirm the quantity of existing VAVs is 38.
A: The quantity of existing VAVs is 38.
Q (No subject):
A: Do all FSD’s get Security Bars, or do we follow what is on the As-builts provided? Per the Florida Model Jail Standard, “Ducts penetrating inmates’ access areas, which exceed five inches (5”) in length and width, shall have security grilles securely anchored wherever ducts penetrate secure walls, ceilings, or floors.” Ducts in non-secure walls or ducts that are 5 inches or smaller in length and width do not need security grilles.
Q (No subject):
A: Please provide a Fire Smoke Damper/Security Bar detail for this project, or should we assume, there will be no Security Bars needed with the new FSD’s? Provide a FSD with factory installed security bars in a common sleeve for ducts penetrating inmates’ access areas. 1-1/2 hour rated, UL555 Classified fire and fire/smoke dampers are available with factory installed security bars in a common sleeve. The fire or fire/smoke damper maintains the UL classification.
Q (No subject):
A: On Drawing MD-301, Key Note 1 states to demo the seven existing smoke supply fans and cap and seal curb per architectural drawings. The structural drawings (S-301) describe which curbs to cap, and which to infill, except for SPF-A-2. Is this fan curb to be capped, or infilled? Same answer is needed for SPF-B-2 on MD-302, and SPF-D-3 on MD-304. The curbs for SPF-A-2, SPF-B-2, and SPF-D-3 shall be infilled.
Q (No subject):
A: Please provide the original FSD details with Security Bars as it states on the existing As-builts. The As-builts show the Security Bars in the wall and the FSD just outside of the wall. As-builts are provided; drawings are attached in addendum # 6.
Q (No subject):
A: It is imperative that we have another walk through with a ladder to view above the ceilings in Area C and one of the classroom areas in A or B on the 2nd Floor. No additional site walk is allowed at this time.
Q (No subject):
A: Is the Prime Contractor responsible for Proper Pressure Differentials, Door Opening Forces and Door Operation if existing doors fail during testing? Or will this be considered a CO due to not knowing how many doors fail. Prime contractor is responsible for functioning system.
Q (No subject):
A: Please add the original Architectural Wall details showing how the existing interior block walls were designed and built. As-builts provided; drawings are attached in addendum # 6.
Q (No subject):
A: On the pictures, it appears that each fan has lightning protection connected to it; however, I did not see anything in the drawings nor the specifications about this. Is the existing lightning protection to be disconnected and reattached to the replacement rooftop equipment? And will new lightning protection need to be run to the new rooftop equipment? New lightning protection air terminals, connections, and conductors shall be provided for the new rooftop equipment. These new lightning protection components will be connected to the existing lightning protection grid.
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