Ballistic Glass Installation

The City of Leesburg, Florida is requesting bids on ballistic glass installation at the Leesburg Recreation Complex under IFB 26-019-LK, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a specification question deadline of July 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope is furnishing and installing Level 2 ballistic-resistant glass meeting UL 752 standards at the Administrative Office service counter and hallway entrance door. The installation includes three glazing sections measuring 137" × 54" × 67", two speak-through units with currency trays, one ballistic-resistant door lite kit, and one sidelite glazing unit, with removal and disposal of existing glazing in federal, state, and local compliance. The contractor must perform field verification of existing openings and supply all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and transportation.

This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. The bid price is a lump sum, firm during the initial agreement period, and must include all costs for labor, materials, equipment, tools, permits, insurance, and incidentals. A 5 percent bid bond is mandatory. The successful contractor must provide Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation as required by state law within ten days of award notice.

Bidders must have been in business for at least three years, be registered for E-Verify, not appear on the State of Florida's Scrutinized List or the Federal Excluded Parties List, and submit a subcontractors list, suppliers list, three customer references from similar projects completed within the past three years, conflict of interest statement, non-collusion/lobbying certification, and debarment certification. The contract includes manufacturer's warranty on the ballistic-resistant glazing and a minimum one-year workmanship warranty on installation defects. Site visitations are available by appointment Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the Recreation Director. The City intends to issue an award recommendation by August 7, 2026, with final award at the next regularly scheduled City Commission meeting.