AE_PUBLIC_NOTICE_Revision_1_LWRHS.rtf
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- Solicitation number
- 2026-01
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- Florida
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This is a public notice issued by Manatee County Schools announcing the procurement of complete architectural and engineering services for a campuswide HVAC renovation at Lakewood Ranch High School under SDMC No. 2026-01. The scope of work includes replacement and modernization of chillers, pumps, boilers, air handling units, terminal units, and controls throughout the campus, excluding the newer science building, along with interior painting and flooring repairs where required. Existing ductwork will be reused where practical. The original bid opening was scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Construction Services Department, 1 Matzke Way, Building 7, Bradenton, Florida 34208, Room 1. The short-list evaluation committee meeting was revised to August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. A mandatory site walkthrough for shortlisted firms was revised to August 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida 34211. Oral presentations were revised to September 30, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Construction Services Department.
The notice indicates that bid openings and evaluation meetings are open to the public pursuant to Florida State Statute 286.011, with exceptions for vendor negotiations, oral presentations, and vendor question-and-answer sessions. Standard certifications required include anti-discrimination, Byrd anti-lobbying, contractor affidavit regarding coercion for labor and services, drug-free workplace, debarment, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, scrutinized company status, and statement of principal place of business. No contract value or incumbent information is specified in the notice. The revision to this public notice, posted July 20, 2026, suggests material changes to the solicitation timeline occurred near the original deadline, and prospective firms should reference the revised notice and RFQ process documentation immediately.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Notices:
BID OPENING and EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING: The opening of Bids and RFP’s will be open to the public pursuant to SDMC Purchasing policy. Evaluation meetings will be open to the public pursuant to Florida State Statute 286.011. These events are noticed on the Purchasing Web Site: (www.manateeschools.net) and on the School District bulletin board located in the lobby at the School Support Center, 215 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205.
Exempt from the public meeting will be any portion at which a negotiation with a vendor is conducted pursuant to a competitive solicitation, at which a vendor makes an oral presentation as part of the competitive solicitation, or at which a vendor answers questions as part of a competitive solicitation is exempt from Florida State Statue 286.011.
Responses shall be opened on the date and at the location indicated on the Timeline. Respondents may, but are not required to, attend. The Buyer may choose not to announce prices or release other materials pursuant to Florida Statute 119.071.
The opening of vendor bid proposals will be held on July 16, 2026 at 1:00p.m. To attend the bid opening, arrive at the Construction Services Department at 1 Matzke Way, Building 7, Bradenton, FL 34208, room 1.
The evaluation of bids for short listing purposes will be held on August 3, 2026 REVISED DATE AUGUST 24, 2026 at 10:00a.m. To attend the short-list evaluation committee meeting arrive at the Construction Services Department at 1 Matzke Way, Building 7, Bradenton, FL 34208, room 1. Shortlisted firms are invited for a walk through on August 5, 2026 REVISED DATE AUGUST 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., Lakewood Ranch High School 5500 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34211.
The oral presentations will be held on September 3, 2026 REVISED DATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 at 8:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m., at the Construction Services Department at 1 Matzke Way, Building 7, Bradenton, FL 34208, room 1.
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