PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ADA Compliant Elevator Replacements-RFP-27-034

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for full replacement of two ADA-compliant passenger elevators under RFP-27-034, with proposals due September 29, 2026, at 1:45 PM; attendance at a mandatory pre-response meeting is a precondition for proposal submission.

The scope covers replacement of elevators in Bloxham Hall (Building #3) and Coleman Center (Building #13) with Savaria V1504 vertical platform wheelchair lifts, each featuring two stops, 750-pound capacity, 20 feet-per-minute travel speed, fire-rated doors with automatic operators, and 120-volt single-phase 60-hertz power. Work must occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding state holidays) with buildings occupied. The selected contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and labor, supply construction drawings and wiring diagrams upon final inspection, and obtain all required permits and licenses at the contractor's expense. Compliance with ANSI A17.1 (National Elevator Safety Code), National Electric Code, and ADA requirements is mandatory. Respondents must be properly licensed in Florida at time of submittal.

Small businesses, Certified Minority Business Enterprises, and Florida Certified Veterans Business Enterprises may receive preference in tie-bid situations if they certify implementation of a drug-free workplace program. No specific contract value or budget ceiling is stated; funding is limited by availability. A five-percent bid bond or equivalent security (certified check, cashier's check, or bank draft) must accompany each proposal. Award will be made to the most responsible offeror considering price and other evaluation criteria, not necessarily the lowest bidder. All selected contractors must complete background checks through Fieldprint and obtain FSDB identification badges before accessing campus at the contractor's expense; failure to comply may result in contract termination. Respondents must register in MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal and check the FSDB website for amendments and addenda. Questions must be submitted by email to Christine Skaggs (skaggsc@fsdbk12.org) and Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org). FSDB assumes no liability for vendor costs in preparing responses.