PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Settles Gym Window Replacements-RFP-27-052

Open State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
RFP-17113
State
Florida
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .

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The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is requesting proposals for window replacements at Settles Gymnasium under RFP-27-052, with a pre-bid qualification response due November 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM and a mandatory site visit required on December 1, 2026. A final bid response is due December 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The scope covers removal and replacement of fourteen glass block window assemblies at the Settles Gymnasium (building #17) on the FSDB campus in St. Augustine, Florida — twelve second-floor block windows in room #201 and two first-floor block windows in room #108. The new systems are exterior aluminum storefront windows with impact-resistant insulated glazing. Deliverables include shop drawings, product data, and installation plans; proper disposal of existing assemblies; complete perimeter waterproofing with flashing systems; and interior and exterior surface repairs. Installation is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, between February 15 and April 16, 2027. Specific material alternatives, including translucent fiberglass panel wall systems, are permitted.

The estimated contract threshold is $200,000. Vendors must hold valid Florida licenses at submittal; register in MyFloridaMarketPlace; provide at least three references from projects completed within the past three years; submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount; and execute a 100% payment and performance bond upon award. The FSDB reserves the right to reject any or all responses and conduct best and final offer negotiations. Small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and Florida-certified veteran business enterprises are encouraged to participate. Questions must be submitted by email to Christine Skaggs (skaggsc@fsdbk12.org) or Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org); only procedural questions will be answered immediately, while all other questions follow the published timeline. Notice of intent to award is anticipated by January 16, 2027. Respondents are responsible for monitoring 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.

PRE-BID QUALIFICATION RESPONSE DUE DATE: November 16, 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.organd Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org

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