Public announcement for campus perimeter fencing RFP-27-046
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-17090
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Elizabeth Nimitz nimitze@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2331
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for campus perimeter fencing under RFP-27-046, with pre-qualification submissions due November 10, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. and final sealed proposals due December 15, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. This is a two-phase competitive solicitation for a construction services contract subject to Florida Statutes 255, 287.012, 287.055, and 287.057 (Level FOUR threshold).
Respondents must be properly licensed under Florida Chapter 489 at the time of submittal and submit pre-qualification documentation including MFMP registration, current Florida licensure, qualifications and experience, and at least three references from similar projects completed within the past three years. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit occurs November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; qualified vendors must attend.
The scope encompasses removal and disposal of existing perimeter fencing and installation of approximately 6,700 linear feet of new 6-foot and 8-foot tall black aluminum fence with custom rings, posts set in concrete 2 feet deep, and associated gate systems. Work includes removal of three manual walking gates, eight electrical walking gates, four manual double gates, two electrical rolling gates, two manual rolling gates, and 40 linear feet of privacy paneling. Contractors must obtain all necessary county and state permits and perform work during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), excluding Florida state holidays. All work must maintain FSDB campus security requirements and conform with Honeywell for reinstatement of access/closing devices on walk gate fencing. Contractors must provide warranty on installation and materials.
Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent security with proposals and furnish a 100% payment and performance bond prior to contract execution. Estimated contract start date is January 13, 2027. Responses must include one original and five copies of the sealed reply plus one electronic version in unprotected Adobe PDF format on a USB drive. Contact Elizabeth Nimitz (nimitze@fsdbk12.org) or Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org) for questions; respondents must monitor the FSDB website for amendments and addenda.
Opportunity text
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) requests proposals for the subject project and has issued a Competitive Solicitation to obtain competitive responses from qualified firms consistent with the requirements outlined in the Solicitation Document.
Be sure to read the entire solicitation document before contacting the Agency with questions, which must be submitted via e-mail. Only procedural questions will be answered on receipt - all other questions will only be answered according to the published timeline.
Selection will be made in accordance with the published Solicitation Document. Firm(s) must be properly licensed in the State of Florida at the time of submittal.
RESPONSE DUE DATE: November 10, 2026, no later than 1:45 PM.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: Firms interested in being considered for this project should access the Solicitation Document from: Purchasing | Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind Click "View Active Competitive Solicitations" and navigate to the project folder. RESPONDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda. Failure to comply with any changes published to the FSDB website may be grounds for rejecting a proposal.
Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Elizabeth Nimitz, Purchasing Analyst, nimitze@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Perimeter Fencing RFP-27-046.pdf |
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