Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CENTRAL FLORIDA TOURISM OVERSIGHT DISTRICT
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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District seeks engineering firms to develop a comprehensive electrical system model of the EPCOT Energy Plant. The project includes detailed power quality analyses and system performance evaluations to support ongoing expansion and upgrades. Deliverables include model files, technical reports, and updated diagrams.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (“CFTOD” or “District”), in coordination with Reedy Creek Energy Services (“RCES”), invites qualified engineering firms to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) to provide the development of a comprehensive electrical system model of the EPCOT Energy Plant (EEP).Existing System ModelA detailed electrical model representing the current, fully operational EEP, including at a minimum:• Four (4) primary feeders with associated primary switchgear• Three (3) medium-voltage buses supplied via multiple primary-to-primary step-down transformers• Eight (8) chiller units supplied from the medium-voltage buses including:o Chiller motors connected directly at medium voltageo Chiller motors served via primary-to-secondary step-down transformersPower quality is a critical concern for both current and future operating conditions. The Consultant shall provide expertise and analysis related to harmonics, voltage drop, motor starting, and arc flash hazards.PROJECT DESCRIPTIONCFTOD owns and RCES operates the EEP, which provides chilled water services to nearby attractions and resort facilities. Due to ongoing expansion, renovation initiatives, and future load growth, both the primary and secondary electrical systems at EEP must be evaluated and, where necessary, upgraded.Prior to the addition of new load, RCES requires a detailed “snapshot” electrical model to benchmark the current system condition and evaluate future system performance under various scenarios.SCOPE OF WORKThe Consultant shall:• Design, develop, test, and document an electrical system model of the EEP• Conduct a virtual project kickoff workshop with RCES to confirm assumptions, modeling approach, data requirements, and acceptance criteria• Perform attribute validation and engineering checks to ensure model accuracy• Validate model results against known operating conditions• Perform analyses including:o Load flowo Short circuit / fault analysiso Motor startingo Voltage dropo Harmonic analysiso Arc flash analysis• Demonstrate model functionality and analytical capabilities• Prepare formal technical reports documenting assumptions, methodology, and resultsData and Model RequirementsThe District will provide available system data upon request; however, the Consultant shall be responsible for identifying data gaps, documenting assumptions, and incorporating reasonable engineering judgment where necessary. Field verification may be required to support model accuracy.The electrical system model shall be delivered in an industry-recognized software platform and include all necessary data for the District to independently operate and maintain the model. The model shall be structured to support future updates, including modular expansion for additional loads and infrastructure.DeliverablesDeliverables shall include, at a minimum:• Complete electrical system model files• Technical reports for each analysis performed• Summary of findings and recommendations• Documentation of assumptions and data sources• Updated one-line diagrams (if applicable) Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Utilities Services Address: 1900 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, Florida32830 County: Orange Notes: The District is awarding one contract and will negotiate the fee with the highest ranked proposer. Special Notices: Florida Statute 287.05701- Pursuant to Florida Law, the District may not request documentation of or consider a vendor's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, or give preference to a vendor based on the vendor's social, political, or ideological interests.ANTI-LOBBYING/COMMUNICATION WITH DISTRICT STAFF AND OFFICIALS: To ensure fair consideration for all Bidders, the District strictly prohibits any communication, whether or not written, verbal, or through a third party, relative to this solicitation with any department, District official, District Board member, or employee during the active bid process, except inquiries directly made to the Procurement Department, or as provided in the protest policy.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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