Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
PROJECT NO: CFMO NO. 206073

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED FROM QUALIFIED LICENSED CONTRACTORS W/COMPARATIVE HVAC EXERIENCE BY State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS OWNER, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

PROJECT NO:                       CFMO NO. 206073

ACCOUNTING CODE:        RPOM (SRM)

PROJECT NAME

& LOCATION:                     POST HEADQUARTERS HVAC UPGRADE – BUILDING 2300

                                                CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER

                                                STARKE, FLORIDA 32091

FOR:                                       UPGRADE HVAC POST HEADQUARTERS,

                                                BUILDING 23

SCOPE OF WORK: Provide minimum 93 ton water-cooled screw or scroll compressor chiller. Chiller shall utilize HFC-134A or HFC-410A refrigerant. Chiller efficiency must meet ASHRAE 90.1 guidelines AND QUAILFY FOR FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT CHILLER REBATE PROGRAM. ENERGY REBATE WILL BE APPLIED FOR BY THE CONTRACTOR AND DEDUCTED FROM THE CONTRACT COST.

Chiller shall have refrigerant service valves. Chiller manufacturer shall provide necessary hardware and software to be fully integrated to new Building Automation System.

HEATING SYSTEM BOILER WILL BE SERVICED FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION AND EFFICIENCY VERIFIED WITH CHECK AND BALANCE SYSTEM UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

Provide new air-handlers of size and capacity of the existing eight (8) units. Air handlers shall have solid double wall construction with two inches of foam insulation (min. R-12). Drain pans shall be stainless steel and sloped in accordance with ASHRAE 15.

AHU controls shall be factory installed and compatible with the new BAS system.

All sheet metal Supply and OA ductwork and insulation shall be modified to accommodate the new AHU’s and shall be of the same quality and materials.

Provide new VAV diffusers and thermostats for the offices in the S. E. wing of the building. Exact count and sizes to be field verified. Young Regulator models 9108 and 2085 or equal.

Modify existing supply ductwork to accommodate new air distribution.

Remove existing VAV boxes in the S. E. wing and repair/replace ductwork and insulation as required.

Room 55 – Furnish and install a 2 ton ductless split system A/C system, MIMUNIM SEER 13. Provide all refrigerant piping, condensate drain, control wiring, T’stat, low ambient kit and electrical work as necessary for a complete system. SYSTEM SHALL QUALIFY FOR THE FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM. ENERGY REBATE WILL BE APPLIED FOR BY THE CONTRACTOR AND DEDUCTED FROM THE CONTRACT COST.

Provide an independent Test and Balance for the air distribution, chilled and hot water systems.

Provide certified engineered heat gain/loss calculations, based on maintaining a min of 75 degrees inside, summer.

PROJECT IS TO BE COMPLETED AND OPERATIONAL BY AUGUST 1, 2007.

NOTE: A complete copy of this Advertisement for Bid is also available on the myfloridamarketplace vendor bid system at http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa_vbs/owa/vbs_www.main_menu

QUALIFICATION FOR AWARD: Each bidder whose field is governed by Chapter 399, 455, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes for licensure or certification MUST submit the following qualification information with bid.

1.     Bidder Qualifications:

       Florida State Contractor License (Copy Required)

       Corporate Charter Registration (Copy Required)

       Experience Questionnaire and Contractor’s Financial Statement (Exhibit 3)

       Proof that Contractor has an active office within 300 road miles of project (i.e., Copy of MapQuest or Comparable)

       Agreement to perform no less than 15% of the project work itself. (Statement on Contractors Letterhead)

       Proof that the Contractor has successfully completed no less than two projects of similar size, scope & complexity within the last three years (Exhibit 3, #60)

       Resumes of experience for Project Manager and Project Superintendent (Attach to Exhibit 3)

       Registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace e-procurement system on MyFlorida.com

       Above documentation must be received by Dept. of Military Affairs no later than 10 days prior to bid opening.

2.     Bidder Qualifications for Award of Contract:

       Satisfactory compliance of above mentioned qualifications

       Good faith deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid by way of a bid bond (See Below)

       Letter of intent on contractor letterhead to provide 100% performance bond and Labor and Material Bond.

       Corporate Charter Number, License Number and Name and Address for each Subcontractor (Exhibit 5)

Prior to contract award, the Department reserves the right to perform or have performed, an on-site review of the Proposer’s facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the Proposer and may be used to determine whether the Proposer has an adequate, qualified, and experienced staff, and can provide overall management facilities. The review may also serve to verify whether the Proposor has financial capability adequate to meet the contract requirements. Should the Department determine that the bid/proposal has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the Proposer’s facilities or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid/proposal).

BID SECURITY: Bids/Proposals in total excess of $100,000.00, the bidder must provide with bid, a good faith deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid by way of a bid bond from a surety insurer authorized to do business in the STATE OF FLORIDA as surety or a certified check or cashier’s check accompanying the bid.

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

The STATE OF FLORIDA requires all Contractors to implement a drug free workplace program as defined in 287.087, Florida Statutes.

DISCRIMINATION; DENIAL OR REVOCATION FOR THE RIGHT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES: An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: As stated in Section C of the Non-Technical Specifications. No work shall proceed without all required insurances.

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BONDS are required from any persons or parties entering into a formal contract with the STATE OF FLORIDA for contracts in total excess of $100,000.00 for construction, additions, renovations, repairs, or demolition of any public building pursuant to Florida Statute 255.05(1)(a).

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. (Local Time)

PLACE:          POST HEADQUARTERS, BUILDING 2300

                        CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER

                        STARKE, FLORIDA 32091

The Post Headquarters is located off Avenue “A” between, Fort Meyers St. and Jacksonville St. All interested parties must call Mrs. Bobbie Smith at (904)823-0256 to be placed on the main gate access list by Monday, May 14, 2007, 4:30 p.m. All Contractors interested in bidding on this project are required to attend this pre-bid meeting.

Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud on:

DATE AND TIME: May 25, 2007, Until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time)

PLACE:          POST HEADQUARTERS, BUILDING 2300

                        CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER

                        STARKE, FLORIDA 32091

PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation, Bidding Conditions and Contractual Conditions, and Non-Technical Specifications, which have been prepared by the State of Florida, Construction and Facility Management Office:

CONTRACT AWARD: Contract Award will be the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. The official Notice of Award Recommendation will be by electronic posting on the Department's website at http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa_vbs/owa/vbs_www.main_menu. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. If no protest is filed, the contract will be awarded to the qualified, responsible and responsive low bidder in accordance with Chapter 60D-5, F.A.C., by the Owner.

INABILITY TO POST ELECTRONICALLY: If the Department is unable to post (due to technical difficulties) as defined above, the Department will notify all Proposors via the Point of Contact and electronic address provided to the Department by the Proposor at the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting. Notice will be posted as defined above once the technical difficulties have been rectified; however, the official posting time will be that time at which the last Proposor was electronically notified.

MINORITY PROGRAM: Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) are encouraged to participate in this Invitation to Bid. Utilization of MBE participation is highly encouraged from all Bidders. MBE’s must be certified by the Office of Supplier Diversity.

The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received and reserves the right to make an award with or without further discussion of the proposals submitted or accept minor informalities or irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida, which are considered a matter of form and not substance, and the correction or waiver of which is not prejudicial to other Proposers. Minor irregularities are defined as those that will not have an adverse effect on the Department’s interest and will not affect the price of the proposal by giving a Proposer an advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all other Proposers. It is understood the proposal will become a part of the Department’s official file, without obligation to the Department. Proposals may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the requirements and instructions contained herein. A proposal may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to failure to utilize or complete in their entirety prescribed forms, conditional proposals, incomplete proposals, ambiguous proposals, and improper, missing and/or undated signatures.

The Non-Technical Specifications Levels IV/V are considered to be applicable to this solicitation and award of contract when made and are made a part hereof.

Award of this contract is contingent upon receipt of funding from the State of Florida.

The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon availability of funding and an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

NO VERBAL STATEMENTS MADE BY ANY STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE OR AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE WILL OPERATE TO SUPERSEDE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THIS SOLICITATION. ONLY WRITTEN ADDENDUMS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES WILL OPERATE TO ALTER OR OTHERWISE AMEND THIS SOLICITATION.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Wednesday          April 25, 2007        12:00 Noon            Advertisement Entered into F.A.W.

Friday                     May 4, 2007                                           Advertisement Published in F.A.W.

Tuesday                May 15, 2007         10:00 a.m.               Pre-Bid Meeting / Site Visit

                                                                                                Post Headquarters / Large Conf.

                                                                                                Room

Tuesday                May 22, 2007         5:00 p.m.                 Deadline for Bidders Questions

Wednesday          May 23, 2007         3:00 p.m.                 Final Addendum Published on VBS

Friday                     May 25, 2007         10:00 a.m.               Bid Opening CBJTC

                                                                                                Post Headquarters / Large Conf.

                                                                                                Room

                                                                                                Post Low Bidder on VBS

May 25, 2007 – May 30, 2007                                             Protest Period (72 Business Hours)

May 31, 2007 – June 6, 2007                                               Contract Preparation Period

Thursday               June 7, 2007           1:30 p.m.                 Pre-Construction Meeting CBJTC

                                                                                                Post Headquarters / Commanders

                                                                                                Conf. Room

Friday                     June 8, 2007                                           Anticipated Date to Issue Notice to

                                                                                                Proceed

Wednesday          August 1, 2007                                     Final Completion Date