D1 I75 DDI Interchanges Generator Deployment

The Florida Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the deployment of generator backup systems at diverging diamond interchanges along Interstate 75 in District One, Florida, under solicitation number DOT-ITB-26-1359-DN. The contract requires full provision of labor, equipment, materials, transportation, insurance, mobilization, demobilization, and maintenance of traffic to install new generator systems at specified locations, with all work to be completed within a maximum of 90 calendar days excluding material procurement and fabrication. The project demands strict adherence to FDOT Standard Specifications and Plans for FY 2026-27, ITS Plans (Appendix 1), and Generator and Fuel Tank Cut Sheet specifications (Appendix 2), with all existing infrastructure and conditions required to be verified in the field prior to construction. The estimated contract value is capped at $400,000, with payment structured in milestones: 10% upon shop drawing approval, 10% upon delivery of stockpiled materials exceeding 10% of contract value, 50% upon completion of construction per intersection, 20% after successful testing, and the final 10% upon official acceptance. All bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format, not exceeding 25MB, with a single file labeled “DOT-ITB-26-1359-DN Bid Submittal” and no information in the email body, by 9:00 AM on June 17, 2026. Bidders must comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Florida Statutes Chapter 119 for public records, Section 448.095 mandating E-Verify usage for all new hires, and s.20.055(5), which must be incorporated into all subcontracts. Vendors are required to submit certifications including a Drug Free Workplace program, Minimum Qualifications Statement, Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists (Form 375-030-60), and In-State Preference Form if seeking preference. Insurance requirements include general liability, professional liability of at least $200,000 per occurrence, and Florida-compliant workers’ compensation, with policies issued by Florida-licensed carriers and the Department named as an additional insured; no self-insured retention is permitted. No performance or payment bond is required. The Department retains the right to conduct on-site reviews of a