Public announcement for exterior door replacement
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16776
- 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 is soliciting bids for exterior door replacement across 13 campus buildings at its St. Augustine facility under ITB-27-028, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM and a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on September 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The scope covers removal and replacement of 77 exterior door frames, doors, thresholds, hardware, and access control connections. All doors must be aluminum systems with insulated glazing, heavy-duty hinges, closers, weather-stripping, and ADA-compliant hardware integrated with Honeywell International, Inc. electronic access control. Work must comply with FSDB Metal Door and Frame Guidelines and Painting Guidelines per FSDB Design Guidelines, 1st Edition, 2025. Work is restricted to regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM) excluding state holidays.
Respondents must hold valid Florida licensure at the time of submittal and register in MyFloridaMarketPlace. A sealed bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount and a certificate of insurance are required. Responses must include six hard copies and one electronic PDF on USB drive, formatted single-spaced, 12-point type on 8.5" × 11" paper, bound (not 3-ring binders). All required appendices, including Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statements and Minority and Veteran Business Enterprise participation affidavits, must be completed and notarized.
Selection follows Category Two procurement under Florida Statutes 287.057 with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A one-year warranty on installation and manufacturer's standard warranties for door systems and hardware are required. The estimated contract start date is November 4, 2026. Respondents are responsible for obtaining all permits, scheduling inspections, and paying associated fees. Questions must be submitted by email to Elizabeth Nimitz (nimitze@fsdbk12.org) or Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org). Bidders are responsible for monitoring 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: October 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Door Replacement ITB-27-028.pdf |
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