A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on February 18, 2016 to select a qualified firm to provide energy efficiency upgrades and HVAC retrofit at Orlando City Hall . Two (2) responsive proposals were received and reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprised of the following individuals:

Based on the information presented in the proposals and the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, the firms were ranked by the Advisory Committee in the following order:

The Committee recommends awarding a contract to the top-ranked firm in ranked order until successful.  The estimated expenditure is $8,642,560.00.

The bids were reviewed by the M/WBE office for compliance with the program. Air Mechanical & Service Corporation did not provide a M/WBE Participation Plan, however they indicated in their proposal that it is their intent to maximize the utilization of MBE/WBE contractors.

Approval of the ranking established by the Advisory Committee and approval and authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute a contract with the top ranked firm, Air Mechanical and Services Corporation, as indicated above.  If negotiations are not successful with the top ranked firm, approval and authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate with the remaining firms in ranked order and execute a contract as indicated above, with the highest ranked firm with whom agreement is reached.  The final negotiated agreement will be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.