SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · MIAMI DADE STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
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Miami Dade County seeks contractors to replace air conditioning ductwork on floors 3-6 of the Pretrial Detention Center. The project includes removal, installation, testing, and compliance with safety and operational protocols in a secure correctional facility environment.
Detailed Scope of Work Air Conditioning Duct Replacement Project Pretrial Detention Center – Floors 3, 4, 5, and 6 1. Project Overview The Miami Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department plans to replace the existing air conditioning duct system at the Pretrial Detention Center (PTDC). The project includes all ductwork located on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. The objective is to improve HVAC performance, indoor air quality, and operational reliability while maintaining uninterrupted facility operations. 2. General Scope The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, transportation, supervision, debris removal, and any additional resources necessary to complete the duct replacement project in accordance with county standards, building codes, and safety requirements. 3. Detailed Work Requirements 3.1 Pre Construction Activities • Conduct a site walkthrough with County representatives to verify existing conditions. • Review existing HVAC drawings, duct layouts, and mechanical plans (if available). • Prepare shop drawings, installation plans, and a phased work schedule for approval. • Coordinate all work windows, access routes, material staging areas, and inmate safety protocols with facility staff. • Obtain all required permits and approvals. 3.2 Ductwork Removal • Remove existing duct systems on the 3rd–6th floors, including supply, return, and exhaust ducts as identified in the project scope. • Protect existing equipment, structural components, and facility finishes during removal. • Implement dust control and debris containment measures appropriate for a secure correctional environment. • Collect and dispose of all debris in compliance with County regulations. 3.3 Installation of New Duct System • Install new sheet metal ductwork, insulation, hangers, supports, access panels, and all associated components according to approved plans. • Ensure all materials meet Florida Building Code, mechanical code, fire rating requirements, and correctional facility standards. • Provide proper sealing of ducts to meet or exceed current energy and air leakage standards. • Install fire dampers, smoke dampers, and access doors where required. • Coordinate tie ins to existing HVAC equipment and any required temporary air handling solutions. 3.4 System Integration and Testing • Perform duct leakage testing, airflow balancing, and performance verification. • Ensure all supply and return air pathways are functioning according to design specifications. • Conduct inspections with County representatives at key milestones. • Provide copies of test reports, as built drawings, and maintenance documentation. 4. Operational Requirements • The Pretrial Detention Center is a fully operational, multi level correctional facility. Work must be phased and sequenced to prevent disruptions to daily operations, inmate management activities, and security procedures. • Construction may occur sequentially across floors; however, access and work hours must be coordinated daily with facility leadership. • Contractors and subcontractors must comply with all security screening procedures, including ID checks, escorted movement, and tool control policies. 5. Safety and Compliance • Adhere to OSHA standards, Florida Building Code, NFPA requirements, and all County safety regulations. • Maintain clear egress routes, fire safety systems, and ventilation standards during construction. • Ensure all workers always follow correctional facility safety protocols. 6. Project Close Out • Complete final inspections with County staff and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction). • Provide all close out documents, including warranties, equipment literature, testing reports, and as built drawings. • Remove all remaining materials, waste, and temporary protections from the site. • Turn over the fully operational duct system in clean, tested, and compliant condition.
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