for: Hogle Boilers – ITB-26-044
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITB-14383
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Elizabeth Nimitz nimitze@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2331
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-044) for the replacement and relocation of boilers at the Hogle Center, Building #27 in St. Johns County. The project requires replacing two Aerco boilers with two Lochinvar boilers, including disconnecting and removing existing electrical, gas, water, and flue connections, relocating working Aerco boilers, and installing new 208 3-phase boiler systems. Specific technical requirements include upsizing vent piping, reworking electrical connections, making piping modifications, ensuring compatibility with Honeywell HVAC controls, and insulating all piping. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by December 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bid responses are due January 8, 2026, at 1:45 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include location proximity (5 points), minority and veteran business enterprise participation (10 points), client references (15 points), and competitive pricing (40 points).
The contract is open to qualified firms properly licensed in Florida, with a particular emphasis on minority and veteran-owned businesses. Respondents must submit one original bid, five copies, and one electronic PDF version. The total contract value shall not exceed $300,000.00, representing a lump-sum payment for all materials and labor. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, undergo background checks per House Bill 21 screening standards, and maintain liability insurance. The contract is subject to annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature and must adhere to all applicable federal and state laws. Additional compliance requirements include following FSDB Special Terms & Conditions, PUR 1000 General Contract Conditions, and PUR 1001 General Instructions to Respondents. The contract term begins January 29, 2026, and is not renewable, with results notification expected by January 9, 2026, and a notice of intended award posted from January 9-14, 2026.
Opportunity text
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HOGLE BOILERS-ITB-26-044
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) requests proposals for the subject project and has issued a Competitive Solicitation to obtain competitive responses from qualified firms consistent with the requirements outlined in the Solicitation Document.
Be sure to read the entire solicitation document before contacting the Agency with questions, which must be submitted via e-mail. Only procedural questions will be answered on receipt - all other questions will only be answered according to the published timeline.
Selection will be made in accordance with the published Solicitation Document. Firm(s) must be properly licensed in the State of Florida at the time of submittal.
RESPONSE DUE DATE: January 8, 2026, no later than 1:45 PM.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: Firms interested in being considered for this project should access the Solicitation Document from: Purchasing | Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind Click "View Active Competitive Solicitations" and navigate to the project folder. RESPONDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda. Failure to comply with any changes published to the FSDB website may be grounds for rejecting a proposal.
Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Elizabeth Nimitz, Purchasing Analyst, nimitze@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Hogle Boiler ITB-26-044.pdf |
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