Hurricane Impact Windows & Doors Installation (Okeechobee)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids for hurricane impact windows and doors installation at 318 Southwest 28 Terrace, Okeechobee, Florida under ITB-LD 125-2026, with bids due August 17, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. is required for eligibility; a ten-minute grace period applies for late arrivals. A Seminole Tribal Member or STOFI-owned business preference of up to 4% of the lowest non-Tribal bid (not to exceed $200,000) applies to qualified construction projects.

Bidders must hold an active service agreement with the Tribe's Housing Department and possess a current state or county contractor license (Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified Residential Contractor, or equivalent county registration). A minimum of five years of experience in similar services is required. The scope includes removal and installation of seven impact-rated windows with screen enclosures, three exterior doors (one front, two rear/side), and two sliding glass doors for a patio area. All windows and doors must be impact-rated; PGT or equivalent products and Kwikset or Schlage hardware are specified. Installation must follow detailed specifications including drywall backing for wall-mounted televisions with chases and outlets, sealed and caulked recessed and exterior lighting (LED fixtures required), sealed or caulked wall penetrations, gutters with leaf guards, and roof repairs or replacement per Miami-Dade standards.

Work must commence within 45 calendar days of purchase order issuance and be completed within 90 calendar days. Contractors must work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with no work permitted on Tribal events, holidays, or advisory emergencies unless otherwise authorized. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance, with the Tribe named as additional insured. Pricing must remain firm for 180 calendar days from the bid due date. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Award notification is expected within 60 calendar days of the bid due date. The Tribe reserves the right to split awards, negotiate terms, and reject any or all bids.