PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Double Door & Storefront Replacements-RFP-26-069

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive door and storefront replacement services across three campus locations in St. Johns County, Florida. The project involves removing and installing two double doors at Pope Hall (Building #67), one double door at Coleman Center (Building #13), and two aluminum storefront systems at Memorial Hall (Building #8). Specific requirements include new aluminum storefront door systems with insulated glazing, ADA-compliant hardware, electronic access control integration, and associated finish work involving flooring, ceiling, and lighting restoration. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit are scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Proposals are due February 24, 2026, at 1:45 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. The evaluation criteria include location proximity (5 points), MBE/VBE participation (10 points), current and past projects (15 points), ability to perform contract requirements (15 points), financial capability (10 points), scheduling methodology (10 points), and response pricing (20 points).

The procurement encourages participation from Small Businesses, Certified Minority Business Enterprises, and Florida Certified Veterans Business Enterprises. Respondents must submit a 5% bid bond, demonstrate ability to provide a 100% payment and performance bond, and possess current Florida licensure and registrations. The contract requires compliance with the Florida Building Code (2023), State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF 2014), and ADA accessibility standards. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, schedule inspections, comply with background check requirements under the Jessica Lunsford Act, and provide manufacturer data sheets and approved shop drawings. The project has an estimated contract cost ceiling of $438,753.00, with work to be performed during regular business hours Monday through Friday, coordinated to minimize campus operational disruption. The contract is set to commence on April 6, 2026, and expire on January 30, 2027, with no renewal provisions. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on installation and adhere to manufacturer's standard warranties for door systems and hardware.