ADA Compliant Elevator Replacements

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for full replacement of two ADA-compliant passenger elevators in Bloxham Hall (building #3) and Coleman Center (building #13) on its St. Augustine campus under RFP-27-034, with responses due September 29, 2026. A mandatory pre-response meeting was a requirement for all prospective bidders. Small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and Florida certified veterans business enterprises are encouraged to participate.

The scope requires complete replacement of two elevators with Savaria V1504 vertical platform wheelchair lifts featuring two stops, 750-pound capacity, 20 feet-per-minute travel speed, and hydraulic chain drive with fire-rated doors at each landing. All work must comply with ANSI A17.1 (National Elevator Safety Code), the National Electric Code, and ADA requirements. The contractor must provide all equipment, tools, labor, travel, materials, and permitting; deliver equipment drawings and wiring diagrams upon completion; and provide one-year warranty coverage after final acceptance. Work must be performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) with buildings remaining occupied during replacement unless performed during school breaks.

The procurement is categorized under Florida Statutes 255 and 287, CATEGORY TWO ($35,000 threshold). Respondents must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of MyFloridaMarketPlace registration, applicable Florida licenses, a certificate of insurance, a Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement, an Affidavit of Compliance with Minority and Veteran Business Enterprise Participation, and pass background checks and badging through Fieldprint. Responses must remain firm for 60 days after opening. Contract selection follows competitive evaluation on price and other criteria. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace program to qualify for tie-bid preference under Florida law. Funding is subject to availability.