42236IFB26-Pole Lighting for Palm Bay Service Center

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids to retrofit 61 existing metal halide parking lot lighting fixtures at its Palm Bay Service Center location with new energy-efficient LED fixtures, under solicitation number 42236IFB26. The work, which includes full removal of old fixtures, installation of new LED units, and all associated electrical work, must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor and is to be completed no later than September 30, 2026. The project requires a lump sum bid covering labor, materials, equipment, supervision, mobilization, demobilization, permits, safety measures, and disposal of removed components. Submittals are due by 3:00 PM on June 24, 2026, and must include a completed General Qualification Questionnaire, legal entity certification, proof of Florida business registration, active E-Verify enrollment, a Drug-Free Workplace Form if applicable, and all required attachments including the Scope of Work, Insurance Requirements, and Human Trafficking Attestation. All submissions must be made through the official portal and any untimely, incomplete, or materially irregular responses will be rejected. The contract mandates strict adherence to Florida statutes, including compliance with public records laws under Chapter 119, prohibitions against false certifications related to boycotts of Israel, Cuba, or Syria, and statutory requirements for drug-free workplaces and convicted person disclosures. Contractors must provide insurance with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-, with policies on an occurrence basis, and must maintain primary coverage while the District’s insurance is excess. Work cannot commence until valid insurance certificates are received and approved. All materials must be new and conform to ASTM standards and best trade practices, and the Contractor must submit detailed product specifications within ten business days of award for prior District approval. Monthly invoicing via Automated Clearing House is required, with payments subject to Florida’s Prompt Payment Act. Final acceptance depends on a formal inspection by the District’s Project Manager, and any accessibility deficiencies in electronic deliverables must be remediated at no additional cost under WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. The Agreement may be terminated for cause, without cause with thirty days’ notice, or due to insufficient funding, and the District reserves the right to award to the next lowest bidder if the selected Respondent fails to execute the contract or if termination occurs within 90 days. Awards will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with tie-breaking priority given to entities cert