Live Front Dead Front Phase 3

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has issued a solicitation for the "Live Front Dead Front Phase 3" electrical infrastructure project designed to replace multiple live front switches with nine dead front PME pad-mounted switches across several locations within CFTOD property in Florida. This multi-year project involves extensive electrical work including removing and installing transformers, reconfiguring circuits through running new cables, splicing existing cables, and directional drilling. The contractor is responsible for installing concrete-encased duct banks, directional and direct-buried conduits, electric pull boxes, switch pads, as well as providing temporary generator support and equipment for cable splicing and terminations at 15kV. Owner-furnished PME switches and 15kV cable will be installed, while the contractor must supply their own generators and Mobile Operation Teams (MOT). Due to the nature of the electrical system and location, coordination and approval of multiple outages will be required with The Walt Disney World Company and Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES). The solicitation emphasizes contractor compliance with several mandatory codes and standards, including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), OSHA regulations, Epcot Building Codes, and RCES Underground Construction Rules. All work must conform to contract documents, drawings, and specifications, with inspections and final acceptance conducted onsite by the contractor with government oversight. Bidders are required to register on the PlanetBids platform and submit their proposals electronically by May 13, 2026, to ensure transparency and fairness. The solicitation encourages participation from local vendors, veteran-owned small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses, reflecting an effort to promote socioeconomic diversity. Although the contract type, value, detailed evaluation factors, and payment specifics are not explicitly stated, the complex technical requirements and multi-location, phased nature of the contract suggest a firm fixed price arrangement with a best-value award approach likely. Key contractual responsibilities include outage coordination with third parties, adherence to safety and electrical codes, and the installation of owner-furnished equipment while managing all labor, supervision, permits, and project resources over the life of the multi-year contract.