Existing McClure Demolition & Beautification

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is soliciting proposals under RFP-27-068 for abatement, demolition, and site restoration of the existing McClure Center (Building #22) on its St. Augustine campus in St. Johns County, Florida, with a mandatory pre-bid qualification submission due December 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM. Qualification requires MFMP registration, valid Florida licenses where applicable, proof of experience with similar projects, and at least three references from clients within the past three years. Vendors failing initial qualification have until December 15, 2026 to submit corrective documentation. Small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and Florida certified veterans business enterprises are encouraged to participate.

The contractor furnishes labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, storage, power, permits, and licenses. Scope covers removal of the approximately 13,040-square-foot building and associated infrastructure, including foundations, elevator, sidewalks, HVAC units, and electrical equipment; repair and restoration of a covered walkway; and site restoration with landscaping and hardscaping. The project is classified as a Level FOUR construction project exceeding the $200,000 threshold and is subject to 255 F.S. and 287 F.S. Work proceeds Monday through Friday during regular business hours unless the FSDB Project Manager approves otherwise, and the contractor obtains permits, schedules inspections, and pays associated fees. Vendors submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent with their response, and the selected contractor provides a 100% payment and performance bond before contract execution.

FSDB will evaluate proposals on price and other criteria rather than awarding to the lowest bidder. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit for qualified vendors is set for December 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Written procedural questions are due December 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Responses are due January 6, 2027 at 12:45 PM, with oral presentations on January 6–7, 2027. FSDB intends to award by January 12, 2027, with an estimated contract start of February 5, 2027.