PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Painting of Settles Gym-ITB-27-010
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16454
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Christine Skaggs skaggsc@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2364
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting sealed bids for exterior painting of Settles Gymnasium (Building #17) on its St. Augustine campus under ITB-27-010, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM and a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on July 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Attendance at the July 30 site visit is required for bid submission eligibility. Firms must be properly licensed in Florida at the time of submittal under Chapter 489. This is a Category Two procurement under Florida Statutes Section 287.017 exceeding the $35,000 threshold, with price as the primary award factor.
The scope includes power washing and surface preparation of exterior walls, trim, and soffits; crack and hole repairs; application of two coats of paint using FSDB-approved manufacturers and finishes; rust inhibitor and primer application to exposed metal; safety barrier installation; and debris removal. Work must be performed during regular hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday) excluding state holidays without prior Contract Manager approval. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty from completion.
Respondents must submit a bid bond; register in MyFloridaMarketPlace; provide a certificate of insurance; submit a Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement and Minority/Veteran Business Enterprise participation affidavits; and comply with mandatory background checks through Fieldprint and FSDB identification badge requirements, with costs borne by the contractor. Bid submissions must include one original with authorized signature, five copies, and one identical electronic version on USB drive in unprotected PDF format. Responses remain binding for 60 days after opening, extendable if protests are filed. Written questions are due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The selection committee will review submissions August 12, with award notification on August 13 and the intent-to-award period running August 13–18. The estimated contract start date is September 1, 2026. Respondents are responsible for checking 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: August 11, 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: Christine Skaggs, Purchasing Analyst, skaggsc@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Painting of Settles Gym ITB-27-010.pdf |
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