PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Exterior Stair Treads Project-ITB-26-071

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-071) for an Exterior Stair Treads Project located in St. Augustine, Florida. The procurement involves removing damaged and old weathered exterior stair treads and replacing them with new anti-slip brushed aluminum black treads across nineteen campus buildings, totaling approximately 1,581 linear feet of stair tread replacement. Participating buildings include Moore Hall, Wartmann Hall, Bloxham Hall, and several others. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit are scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with attendance required at the Campus Police Center Checkpoint. Written questions must be submitted by March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with answers issued as an addendum by March 10, 2026. Sealed proposals are due by March 17, 2026, at 1:45 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include location (5 points), Minority and Veteran Business Enterprise participation (10 points), current and past projects (15 points), experience and ability (15 points), and response pricing (40 points), with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the award.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for contractor qualifications, including Florida licensing, MyFloridaMarketPlace registration, and compliance with background check screening requirements under the Jessica Lunsford Act. Respondents must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount and provide proof of insurance coverage. The total contract amount shall not exceed $417,089.00, with individual building costs determined by the selected contractor's proposal. Minority and Veteran Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate, with specific point allocations in the evaluation criteria. Contractors must obtain a uniform statewide identification badge at their own expense and are subject to background screening. The contract has a defined performance period from April 27, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with work performed during regular hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Funding for the project is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature, and no renewal options are included in the contract.