H. L. Watkins Middle School Roofing

The School District of Palm Beach County is requesting bids on complete reroofing and roof recover services at H.L. Watkins Middle School (9480 MacArthur Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) across Buildings 1 through 7, with sealed bids due November 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via BidNet Direct, and a mandatory site inspection on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. A 5% bid preference for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) certified by the District's Office of Small Business Development applies, with an SBE participation contract goal; the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible non-certified bidder submitting the lowest total bid meeting the SBE goal, unless a certified SBE bidder's total bid does not exceed the lowest non-certified bid by more than $50,000 or 5%, whichever is less.

The scope includes selective demolition of existing roofing assemblies, installation of low-slope SBS modified bitumen roofing and steep-slope asphalt shingle roofing systems, sheet metal work, drainage improvements, roof accessories, mechanical coordination, and reinstallation of the lightning protection system in compliance with NFPA 780 standards. All work must comply with the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023), Florida Fire Prevention Code, SREF 2014, and OSHA 1926 standards. The project is conducted on an active, occupied campus with work restrictions prohibiting on-site activities prior to 3:30 p.m. on school days unless approved by the owner or scheduled during closures and holidays.

The established project budget is $3.5 million. The successful bidder must hold a Florida roofing contractor license pursuant to Chapter 489 Florida Statutes and furnish 100% performance and labor and material payment bonds. A bid guarantee of $175,000 in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check is required with each submission. Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A final addendum will be issued by November 2, 2026.