FSU Charter School ADA Access Controls

The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking qualified contractors to install five Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access push buttons at the FSU Charter School Campus, located at 601 SW 172 Ave, Pembroke Pines, Florida. The project, identified as Invitation for Bid #PSPW-24-08, requires bidders to have at least five years of experience in similar accessibility improvement work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 10:00 am, with questions from potential bidders due by November 25, 2024. The bid submission deadline is December 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated project start date in February 2025 and a 90-calendar day completion timeline. The project involves installing specialized hardware including touchless actuators, electric hinges, multi-technology card readers, electric strikes, and automatic door operators from manufacturers such as LCN, Von Duprin, Schlage, and Allegion. Bidders will be evaluated based on responsiveness, demonstrated experience, and ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive hardware list and electrical plans.

The procurement encourages local vendor participation, offering preference points for Pembroke Pines (5%) and Broward County (2.5%) vendors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The estimated project cost is $50,000, and the City will waive Building Department and Engineering Department permit fees and cover related state or county fees through an owner's contingency. Contractors must provide a comprehensive insurance certificate naming the City of Pembroke Pines as an additional insured, and comply with the city's solid waste franchise agreement requiring use of Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for construction and demolition debris disposal. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, with the City not requiring proposal security, payment bond, or performance bond for this project. Potential contractors must integrate the new access control systems with the existing infrastructure of the school, ensuring compliance with multiple building codes including the Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and National Electrical Code.