RMI Halon Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for the removal of an existing Halon fire suppression system and its replacement with a new clean agent system at the RMI 2nd Floor Library in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project, estimated to cost between $50,000 and $150,000, requires bidders to be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and anti-kickback provisions, with all relevant clauses incorporated by reference. The solicitation highlights the importance of responsible and responsive bidding, with the award going to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical and financial requirements, including proof of bonding and insurance. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 3, 2025, with questions due by September 10, and sealed bids due by September 23, 2025. The contract performance period spans 180 days from the notice to proceed, with final completion 30 days thereafter, and a project timeline of 12 months from contract signing. Bidders must submit a detailed Schedule of Contract Values within ten days of award, itemizing work by division and description, including overhead and profit. The contract emphasizes strict security, personnel qualifications, and subcontractor controls, requiring key personnel with specific supervisory experience, criminal background checks if requested, and approval of all subcontractors. All bids must be physically submitted in sealed envelopes to the specified address by the deadline, marked clearly with the solicitation number and opening date, as digital submissions are not accepted. The process ensures transparency, accountability, and adherence to applicable standards, with a focus on responsible contractor qualification and compliance throughout project execution.