Building Repair Envelope

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-CD-011) for building repair envelope and waterproofing services at Lealman Innovation Academy located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive waterproofing repairs including removal and replacement of control joint materials at walls and ground level using specified sealants (Sika Flex HY 100 and Dowsil 790) with closed-cell backer rod; window sealant replacement and installation using Dowsil 790 and 795 silicone sealants; stucco crack repair and repainting using elastomeric compounds and acrylic coatings; and split-face concrete masonry unit surface preparation and sealing. Bidders must hold current Florida State Certified General Contractor licenses, demonstrate five years of continuous operation under the same legal entity, and provide documented evidence of waterproofing, window glazing, and roofing experience on three comparable projects completed within the past three years. The contract period shall be 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Lealman Innovation Academy, with failure to attend resulting in bid disqualification. Bids are due electronically through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal by April 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. All subcontractors must be licensed within their respective trades and pre-approved by the School Board, with Level 2 background screening clearance required for any personnel accessing school grounds.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are detailed in the procurement documents provided. Bidders must accept purchasing card payments, provide proof of E-Verify enrollment and compliance, maintain manufacturers' standard warranties on all materials, and warrant all work performed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from final project completion. All personnel with direct school access must complete Level 2 background screening. Bidders must submit a completed Human Trafficking Affidavit, sworn statement under Florida Statute 287.133(3)(a), drug-free workplace certification, and AD-1048 debarment form as part of their proposal response. Contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage within ten working days of contract award, including General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 general aggregate, Automotive Liability Insurance with $300,000 Combined Single Limit coverage, and Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory limits. The estimated contract value is approximately $1,275,000, excluding renewal options, with pricing to include all four line items covering control joints, windows, stucco wall surfaces, and split-face CMU surfaces, plus a separate contingency line item of $75,000 at no markup. The District reserves the right to award by line item, by section, or by aggregate total, and may unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods at the same terms and conditions.