Public announcement for palm row roadway improvements-RFP-26-164

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for Palm Row Roadway Improvements on the FSDB campus in St. Augustine, Florida under RFP-26-164, with pre-bid qualifications due July 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM and sealed bid responses due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The solicitation employs a two-stage competitive process with mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on August 5, 2026.

Vendors must be properly licensed in Florida at the time of submittal and registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace. Pre-bid qualification submissions require proof of valid Florida licenses, relevant experience with at least three client references from the past three years, and evidence of similar project experience. Qualified vendors will be notified July 21, 2026, with a five-day cure period for deficient submissions due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The scope includes milling and stripping of existing asphalt, subgrade preparation, repair of underground utilities (irrigation, electrical, water, and sewer), drainage improvements, construction of sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps, paving and asphalt surfacing, four speed table crosswalks with brick paver inlay, one standard brick paver crosswalk, and site restoration. Project work commences September 28, 2026, with substantial completion required by April 30, 2027, during regular working hours Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

Bidders must submit one original and five copies of sealed bids plus one electronic version on USB drive in unprotected PDF format. A 5% bid bond or equivalent security and evidence of ability to provide payment and performance bonds prior to contract execution are required. All submissions must include comprehensive project closeout documentation with certified surveys and as-built drawings in multiple formats. FSDB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the most responsible offeror considering price and other criteria rather than the lowest bidder. Submit all questions in writing via email to Christine Skaggs (skaggsc@fsdbk12.org) or Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org). Respondents are responsible for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda.