PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ITB-26-013 Door Magnets

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-013) for a door magnet installation project across 12 campus buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to install electromagnetic door holders, provide and install 120 VAC power supplies, configure panel programming to release doors on general fire alarm, and comprehensively test and certify systems for designated campus facilities including Pope Hall, Ray Charles Hall, Ted Johnson Hall, and nine additional buildings. Potential contractors must submit bids by October 14, 2025, no later than 1:45 PM, with a mandatory pre-response meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, at the FSDB Campus Police Security Check Point. Evaluation criteria will include location proximity, minority/veteran business participation, project scheduling, references, past performance, and pricing. Bidders must be properly licensed in Florida, registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) E-procurement system, and submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and Florida certified veteran business enterprises. Contractors must have a substitute W-9 on file with the state and will be evaluated for their ability to minimize campus disruptions, with normal working hours defined as Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The contract may involve off-hours or weekend work to reduce operational impacts. The maximum contract value is set at $150,797.00 per annum, with potential renewal options contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Potential bidders are required to access the solicitation document through the FSDB website, specifically by clicking "View Active Competitive Solicitations" and navigating to the project folder. All questions must be submitted via email to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, or Elizabeth Nimitz, Purchasing Analyst, with only procedural questions guaranteed to receive immediate responses.