NKB A-Wing Switchgear Replacement & D-Wing PDU / UPS / Surge Protection Upgrades

This solicitation issued by the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) seeks qualified electrical contractors for the NKB A-Wing Switchgear Replacement and D-Wing PDU, UPS, and Surge Protection Upgrades at the Neil Kirkman Building in Tallahassee, Florida (State Project No. HSMV-02425040). The estimated construction cost is approximately $2.2 million, with a firm-fixed-price contract and a required substantial completion within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be imposed for delays beyond the completion deadline. The contractor must commence work within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and complete final closeout within 30 days after substantial completion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, with bids opening on October 14, 2025. Bidders must prequalify with DMS, submit a bid bond of 5% for bids exceeding $100,000, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum upon award. The scope of work includes full replacement of A-Wing switchgear, transformers, main busduct, and upgrades to D-Wing PDUs, uninterruptible power supplies, and surge protection devices, adhering to all applicable Florida and national electrical codes and standards such as NFPA 70 and the Florida Building Code (2023 editions). Detailed 100% construction documents and specifications cover installations, demolition, conduit and wiring requirements, testing, labeling, and coordination with mechanical contractors and critical power services for UPS upgrades. The contractor must submit shop drawings, product data, testing certifications, as-built drawings in both paper and AutoCAD formats, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and a list of subcontractors. Equipment and materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, labeled and protected per specified IEEE, NEMA, UL, ISO, and ASTM standards, with QR code documentation access required on equipment. Contract administration involves coordination with the Owner’s Project Manager and Architect/Engineer who will oversee inspections, monitor progress, and approve payments through Certificates of Partial Payment. Payment will be made within 40 days after approval or incur statutory interest penalties. The contractor must maintain an active office within 300 miles of the site and submit an Experience Questionnaire shortly after award. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical and administrative requirements, including bonding, prequalification, and office location, will be