MDSO HQ Forensic Firearms Test Area Ventilation System Remediation

8/13/2025 2:00:00 PM

Scope of Work: (Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work). This project is for the remediation of the existing ventilation system for the MDSO Headquarters Forensic Firearms Test Area (Indoor Range). Specifically, the ventilation system as currently installed and operating, does not meet the minimum requirements to achieve and maintain a safe comfortable environment for the building occupants. The inadequate ventilation rate and air movement creates a hazard for the occupants by not adequately dehumidifying the indoor shooting range. The scope of work requires the awarded contractor to supply all materials, components, labor, services, supervision, tools, equipment, licenses, etc. as necessary to add a single zone variable volume unit with new variable frequency drive with HEPA level filtration to meet NIOSH criterion for environmental control for an indoor shooting range; modify existing supply fan #56 with VFD to maintain minimum outside air required for adequate indoor air quality; Adjust and balance exhaust fan #15 to ensure slightly negative pressure; add additional exhaust fan above bullet trap area and add a new dedicated outside air system on the roof above the indoor range in accordance with the AHJ approved design and specifications. The bidder shall examine the site carefully, take measurements of the work area to determine the scope of work and satisfy him/herself as to all observable conditions. Any questions, request for information (RFI) regarding the materials, obstacles or any other project related clarification requests shall be submitted in writing to the assigned MDSO Construction Manager, [email protected] and copy the Clerk of the Board at [email protected] prior to the RFI submittal deadline of 7/30/2025 @ 5:00 PM. RFI responses, if required, shall be issued via addenda after the RFI submittal deadline. The bid price shall include the daily removal and proper off-site disposal of all work-related debris and be always left in a broom clean condition. All work is to be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) and all local, state, and federal regulations. The awarded contractor shall obtain all necessary permits as may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to commencing the demolition and subsequent construction of the existing ventilation system as referenced in the plans. This is a high security facility where all contractor employees performing work need to provide a driver’s license or other form of identification and will be subject to a background check prior to being granted access to the site. The work must be carried out in a manner that will not disturb the daily business operations of the building patrons. All work must be carried out during the hours of 7:00 am and before 5:00 pm. Any work, to be performed outside of these hours, must be coordinated and pre-approved by the MDSO Construction Manager. The Contractor is required to provide an email notice to the MDSO Construction Manager, at least 96 hours prior to the requested date to perform work outside of the specified time frame. All work performed outside of the aforementioned working hours must be for the benefit of the awarded Contractor. Some contractor tasks may negatively impact MDSO existing operations and the MDSO Construction Manager may require the awarded contractor to perform these tasks after hours. The MDSO will not be responsible to pay any additional compensation for the contractor being required to perform these tasks outside the aforementioned working hours. Contractor shall be required to regularly meet with the MDSO Construction Manager a minimum of once per week and to provide the MDSO Contruction Manager with a written two-week look ahead for planned construction tasks including material deliveries. All construction tasks must be coordinated through the MDSO Construction Manager. The awarded contractor shall provide a baseline construction schedule identifying all tasks and the critical path utilizing the software Microsoft Project. This baseline construction schedule is subject to the MDSO Construction Manager's review and acceptance prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Baseline Construction Schedule is a schedule submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents, reviewed and approved by the MDSO Construction Manager (Owner) that is used by the Contractor to plan the performance of the Work. The Contract Documents may require interim Baseline Construction Schedules be submitted for only a portion of the initial Work to be followed by a Baseline Construction Schedule covering all the Work. The Baseline Construction Schedule shall also be used to quantify delays in accordance with the Contract Documents. While the Baseline Construction Schedule remains unchanged, updates to the Baseline Construction Schedule are prepared and submitted by the Contractor per the Contract Documents. The Baseline Construction Schedule shall only be revised and submitted again for review and approval by the Owner as required by the Contract Documents. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. Dry Run approved Permit Application No. C2025071310. THE APPROVED SET OF DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS AT THE FOLLOWING LINK BELOW AND PASSWORD: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nna0o8n9vgprx3zt4qwbt/AJ-2Qars16GQl_4pu7yMQpU?rlkey=a0mbktcifq186a19xrmttrdqh&st=szi61z26&dl=0 Password: MDSO623 All work must be completed according to the specifications, and bid documents, as shown in the construction documents available . A minimum of five (5) years of experience in comparable or larger projects, as well as the completion of at least five (5) buildings of equal or greater size wherein mechanical ventilation system work completed by the bidder. As MDSO performs its evaluation of the bidder’s minimum experience, the bidder’s documented key personnel experience will be considered as well. Bidders must submit the following documentation of their qualifications in order to be considered for award: 1) a thorough explanation of the work's scope including each building square footage; 2) the project's location; 3) the names and positions of key individuals; 4) contact details for the client, including name, address, phone number, and email address; and 5) project cost, and project start and completion dates. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by Proposer or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney’s fees which may issue thereon. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. Contractor shall furnish Miami-Dade County, Risk Management Division 111 NW 1st Street Suite 2340 Miami FL 33128-1987, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained as outlined below: A. Commercial General Liability for $1,000,000 each occurrence $2,000,000 aggregate including products/completed operations & XCU. Miami-Dade County must be included as additional insured for any and all work. B. Workers’ compensation insurance as required by Florida Statute 440 or any applicable law C. Automobile liability covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles for $1,000,000 combined single limit D. Contractor’s equipment floater for 100% Replacement cost of property or equipment. All Risk or Special perils basis. Coverage shall provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of Miami-Dade County. All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications: The company must be rated no less than “A-” as to management, and no less than “Class VII” as to financial strength, by Best’s Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division. or The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority as shown in the latest “List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in Florida” issued by the State of Florida Department of Financial Services. Miami-Dade County reserves the right, upon reasonable notice to request and examine the policies of insurance (including but no limited to policies, binders, amendments, exclusions or riders, etc) NOTE: CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST READ: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 111 NW 1ST STREET SUITE 2340 MIAMI, FL 33128

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