PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Settles Gym Floor/Bleacher Replacements-RFP-27-053
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-17023
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Christine Skaggs skaggsc@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2364
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About this opportunity
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is requesting proposals for replacement of athletic flooring and bleacher systems at Settles Gymnasium under RFP-27-053, with pre-bid qualification submissions due October 30, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. and proposal submissions due December 4, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit occurs November 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; qualified teams only may attend.
The scope covers demolition and replacement of second-floor athletic wood flooring, telescoping bleachers, and associated electrical and low-voltage modifications across approximately 11,416 square feet with 671 seating capacity. The flooring basis of design specifies Robbins Bio-channel SB system components: 2-inch lineal subfloor with 23/32-inch factory engineered panels, 25/32-inch thick northern hard maple flooring in 2-1/4-inch widths, and Robbins Miracle oil-modified polyurethane finish with game-line striping per architect specifications. Acceptable bleacher manufacturers are limited to Hussey Seating Company, Interkal Inc., and Irwin Seating Company; other manufacturers require FSDB Contract Manager approval.
Respondents must be properly licensed in Florida at time of submittal and demonstrate financial capability. A mandatory 5% bid bond or equivalent security is required with proposal submission. The selected vendor must provide a 100% payment and performance bond prior to contract execution. Certification of compliance with minority and veteran business enterprise participation requirements and non-discrimination certifications are mandatory.
Installation commences February 15, 2027, with substantial completion by June 11, 2027 and final completion by July 31, 2027. Contract formation is effective on or after January 4, 2027. The selection committee will conduct review by December 7, 2026, with intent to award advertisement posted by December 8, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email to Christine Skaggs (skaggsc@fsdbk12.org) and Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org). Respondents are responsible for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda.
Opportunity text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS NOT A NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
9-28-26 Addendum 1 (Q & A)
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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.
PRE-BID RESPONSE DUE DATE: October 30, 2026, no later than 1:45PM.
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
Update #1 ·
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.
PRE-BID RESPONSE DUE DATE: October 30, 2026, no later than 1:45PM.
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 |
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| Settles Gym Floor.Bleacher Rplc RFP-27-053.pdf | ||
| Addendum #1-Q&A-Settles Floor.Bleacher Replac.pdf |
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