Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB-14301) for Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services to support correctional institutions throughout the state of Florida. This solicitation seeks contractors capable of providing comprehensive electrical services, including routine inspections, minor installations, rewiring, troubleshooting, and repair or replacement of electrical systems, parts, and fixtures. All work must comply with relevant local, state, and federal codes, and contractors are required to possess appropriate state certifications, including Florida Certified Electrical Contractor credentials. Services will be performed at multiple correctional facilities listed in Attachment X, and contractors must respond to service calls within one hour, with emergency repairs addressed promptly, ensuring efficient and reliable electricity system maintenance critical to institutional safety and operation. The contract emphasizes a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, with evaluation based primarily on responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest hourly labor rates submitted by vendors across designated zones. Bidders must complete detailed price sheets, certifications, and security attestations, reflecting compliance with strict Department security protocols—including tool control, inmate interaction restrictions, and facility entry procedures—and adherence to legal and ethical standards such as drug-free workplace certification and anti-human trafficking policies. The term of performance involves regular business hours service with emergency support on a defined response schedule. Vendors must manage all licensing, permitting, and inspection responsibilities and guarantee workmanship under a one-year warranty. The contract incorporates various administrative and compliance provisions, including confidentiality obligations, prohibition of conflicts of interest, and adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Proposal submissions require a physical package with a PDF on a USB flash drive and are due by July 31, 2026, with the procurement officer serving as the primary contact. Financial terms, invoicing methods, and specific contract value are not explicitly defined in the documents, though the contract structure supports a term-based agreement with potential renewals.