Public announcement for pope fire jockey pump replacement-RFP-26-118

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, is issuing Request for Proposal RFP-26-118 for the complete replacement of a Pentair centrifugal fire pump system located in Pope Hall, building #67. The scope of work encompasses removal and disposal of the existing fire pump, installation of a replacement fire pump, installation of a new fire pump controller and jockey pump, and all required operational and performance testing in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 and 25 standards. All work must be completed during regular business hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays) unless otherwise approved by the FSDB Project Manager. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit are scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and attendance is required for proposal eligibility. The question submission deadline is April 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with answers issued as an addendum by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Sealed proposals must be received by May 5, 2026, at 1:45 PM, with bid opening occurring at 2:00 PM the same date and selection committee review scheduled for May 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include pricing weighted at 20 points as part of the overall scoring methodology, with results notification and notice of intent to award posted by May 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Respondents must be properly licensed in the State of Florida and registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) Vendor Information Portal at the time of submittal, and must provide five hard copies of proposals plus one electronic version, proof of insurance, registrations and licenses, and completed vendor certifications and compliance affidavits.

The solicitation encourages participation from Small Businesses, Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Florida Certified Veterans Business Enterprises (VBE), with evaluation scores of up to 10 points allocated for MBE/VBE participation and up to 5 points for location proximity to FSDB. The contract is not renewable and will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive vendor, with an estimated contract start date of May 22, 2026, or upon execution, whichever is later, and an expiration date of July 31, 2026. The total contract amount shall not exceed $40,000.00. All materials submitted become public records unless exempt by law, and respondents must comply with all applicable Florida statutes, rules, and regulations governing competitive procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. Firms must demonstrate their qualifications through valid Florida licenses applicable to their business operations and complete compliance with all procedural and documentation requirements outlined in the RFP.