PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR McLane Window & Storefront Replacement-RFP-26-068

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP-26-068) for a comprehensive window and storefront replacement project at McLane Hall on its St. Augustine campus, located in St. Johns County, Florida. The procurement seeks qualified firms to remove 117 existing window units and 8 storefront entrance systems, and replace them with new double-impact, Low-E, single-hung aluminum window systems with Class I Clear Anodized or White finish, and new aluminum-framed, double-impact rated storefront entrance systems compliant with ADA standards. The project requires complete wall repairs, caulking, weatherproofing, painting, permit acquisition, inspections, and provision of as-built drawings. Evaluation criteria include location proximity (5 points), Minority and Veteran Business Enterprise participation (10 points), project history (15 points), contract performance ability (15 points), financial capability (10 points), project scheduling and approach (10 points), and pricing (20 points). Key deadlines include a pre-bid response due date of January 22, 2026, at 1:45 PM, a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and a final RFP submission deadline of February 17, 2026, at 1:45 PM.

Respondents must submit a 5% bid bond, demonstrate capability to provide a 100% payment and performance bond, provide a certificate of insurance, and complete vendor certifications and financial statements. The solicitation encourages participation from Minority and Veteran Business Enterprises, allocating 10 evaluation points for such involvement. Contractors must comply with Florida Statutes, E-Verify requirements, worker's compensation regulations, and non-discrimination provisions. The estimated total contract value is $699,673.00, with the project requiring substantial completion by July 31, 2026, and final completion by August 31, 2026, to align with the school's summer break. Contractors must undergo background screening through Fieldprint for campus access and provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment at no additional charge. The non-renewable contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for delays beyond the substantial completion date, and no travel expenses will be authorized.