AE_PUBLIC_NOTICE.pdf

This is a public notice for architectural and engineering services issued by Manatee County Schools for the Lakewood Ranch High School HVAC renovation project (SDMC No. 2026-01). The solicitation requests complete campus-wide replacement of all HVAC equipment, including chillers, pumps, boilers, air handling units, terminal units, and controls, excluding the newer science building, with interior painting and flooring repairs as required and reuse of existing ductwork where practical. Bid proposals were scheduled to open on July 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Construction Services Department located at 1 Matzke Way, Building 7, Bradenton, Florida 34208, room 1. The short-list evaluation committee meeting was scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Shortlisted firms were invited to conduct a site walk-through on August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida 34211. Oral presentations by shortlisted firms were scheduled for September 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Construction Services Department. All bid opening and evaluation meetings are open to the public pursuant to Florida State Statute 286.011, except portions involving vendor negotiations, oral presentations, and vendor questions.

Standard certifications required from respondents include anti-discrimination, Byrd anti-lobbying, contractor affidavit regarding coercion for labor and services, drug-free workplace, debarment certification, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, scrutinized company status, and statement of principal place of business. A public notice was originally issued on June 17, 2026, with a revision posted on July 20, 2026, indicating material changes to the solicitation near the submission deadline. No contract value, incumbent contractor information, or detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the public notice. Prospective firms should consult the revised public notice and RFQ process documentation immediately due to the compressed timeline and recent amendments.