Gym Floor-Screening and Re-Coating

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #25-CD-079) for gym floor screening and re-coating services at educational facilities. This procurement requires a Florida-licensed gym floor screening and re-coating contractor located within a 165-mile radius of Pinellas County to perform comprehensive floor refinishing services. The scope of work includes field measurements of existing gym floors, complete preparation and refinishing, material delivery, and strict adherence to State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) within the Florida Building Code. Specific requirements mandate contractors to store materials at room temperature between 55-80 degrees with regulated humidity, maintain secure storage inaccessible to students, and use Buckeye Reflections Finishing products, specifically Buckeye Arena 300 Water-based Urethanes with precise specifications. The bid is due electronically through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal before 11:12 a.m. on February 4, 2026, with the opportunity initially posted on January 7, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence General Liability Insurance, $300,000 Combined Single Limit Automotive Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance meeting Florida Statute 440 requirements. The bid includes a formal protest procedure requiring written notice within 72 hours of bid tabulation and a mandatory bond or security posting between $500 and $5,000 based on the total estimated contract value. Contractors must obtain all required insurance coverage within ten working days of contract award and file Certificates of Insurance approved by the School Board before commencing work. Insurance providers must maintain an "A-V" or better rating according to Best's Financial Strength Rating, with mandatory notice provisions for policy changes.