PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Double Door & Storefront Replacements-RFP-27-029

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
RFP-16599
State
Florida
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for removal and replacement of exterior doors and storefront systems across three campus buildings under RFP-27-029, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. and a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Respondents must be properly licensed in Florida at time of submittal.

The scope includes replacing two exterior double doors at Pope Hall (Building #67), one exterior door and one exterior double door at Coleman Center (Building #13), and two aluminum storefront systems at Memorial Hall (Building #8). All installations must comply with current ADA Accessibility standards, Florida Building Code (2023), State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF 2014), and FSDB Design Guidelines, with new materials and colors matching existing building elements and integrating with FSDB security systems. The vendor must obtain all necessary permits, schedule inspections, and pay associated fees. Work is performed during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays) with coordination through the FSDB Contract Manager.

Respondents must register in MyFloridaMarketPlace, provide proof of insurance, submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount, and demonstrate ability to provide a 100% payment and performance bond prior to contract execution. The vendor must provide a one-year warranty on installation and manufacturer's standard warranties for door systems and hardware. The estimated contract start date is October 1, 2026. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, and Florida-certified veterans business enterprises.

Written questions are due August 20, 2026, with answers issued August 21, 2026. The selection committee reviews submissions September 4, 2026, with results notification on September 8, 2026. Respondents are responsible for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda; failure to comply may result in proposal rejection. Submit questions to Christine Skaggs, Purchasing Analyst, skaggsc@fsdbk12.org, or Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org.

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: September 3, 2026, no later than 1:45PM.

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: Christine Skaggs, Purchasing Analyst, skaggsc@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org

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