How to bid on jail HVAC and fire alarm work for Volusia County

What Volusia County is buying

Volusia County is seeking a construction management/general contracting firm for HVAC and life-safety upgrades at its Branch Jail in Daytona Beach. The work includes replacing housing-pod air handlers, fire and smoke dampers, and the fire alarm system; adding smoke exhaust fans; and integrating new equipment with the building automation system.

The jail will remain occupied throughout construction. The selected firm must manage temporary cooling, security procedures, and coordination with Corrections staff and County Facilities Management. The design is complete through a Bid Set.

Deadline and what to do before it

The response deadline is December 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before that time.

Use the time before the deadline to review the plans and any addenda, prepare your response, and confirm that it has been submitted in the portal.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits construction management and general contracting firms with experience coordinating complex construction in occupied facilities. Relevant strengths include HVAC replacement, fire alarm and smoke-control systems, phased construction, and managing life-safety and security procedures.

Firms should be prepared to coordinate closely with jail staff while maintaining operations during construction.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” step provided with the listing. A brief “just a moment” security check may appear on the first visit; let it finish and the project page will load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov sends addenda notices through the portal.

Prepare a practical, project-specific response

Explain how your team would phase work in an occupied jail, maintain temporary cooling for housing pods, and coordinate access, escorts, background checks, and inmate movement with facility staff.

Show how your team would coordinate the air handling, damper, smoke exhaust, fire alarm, and building automation work. Review the Bid Set and track addenda in OpenGov so your response reflects the current project documents.

Check that your response addresses every item requested in the solicitation and leave time to complete portal submission before the deadline.