Building V Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades Project, Palatka Campus

This contract calls for the upgrade of electrical infrastructure in Building V at St. Johns River State College’s Palatka Campus. The work includes replacing the existing emergency generator with a new 75 kW natural‑gas unit, installing new power and distribution circuits, and adding new distribution panels to serve the IT server room, UPS equipment, a new security office, and the building’s food‑service café. The solicitation was open to full and open competition, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive lump‑sum bid. Facility Automation Solutions was identified as the anticipated awardee with a total bid of $170,596. The project is a one‑time, fixed‑price construction effort funded by the college. • Scope: 75 kW natural‑gas emergency generator replacement, new power circuits, new distribution panels for critical campus services. • Procurement: Open competitive bid, award based on lowest lump‑sum responsive bid. • Timeline: Bids due March 28 2024; bid opening March 28 2024; intent to award March 29 2024; anticipated award early April 2024.