Public announcement for transformer replacement (phase II) ITB-27-049
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITB-17146
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Elizabeth Nimitz nimitze@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2331
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is requesting bids for transformer replacement (Phase II) under ITB-27-049, with sealed bids due November 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM and a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on October 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Respondents must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and hold valid Florida licensure under Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes.
The scope includes removal and disposal of two existing transformers (TX-B and TX-E) and supply and installation of one 300 KVA three-phase pad-mounted transformer behind Wilson Music Center (Building #50) and one 500 KVA three-phase pad-mounted transformer by Settles Gymnasium (Building #17), plus all materials and equipment necessary for replacement and acceptance testing in accordance with NETA guidelines.
This is a CATEGORY TWO procurement under Florida Statutes 287.017 with an estimated contract amount of $35,000 or greater. No bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond is required. Price is the primary selection criterion; the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be awarded. Bid replies must remain firm for 60 days after opening, with extension if delayed by protest.
The question submission deadline is October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with answers issued by October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Respondents must submit proof of current insurance via certificate, complete all mandatory appendices including the Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement and Vendor Certification Form (PUR 7801), and acknowledge compliance with badging requirements under House Bill 21 and background check screening standards in 1012.467, F.S. The estimated contract start date is November 27, 2026. Selection committee review is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with results notification on November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Contact Elizabeth Nimitz or Kim Whitwam at the FSDB Purchasing office; all questions must be submitted by email, and procedural questions only will be answered on receipt.
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: November 5, 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: Elizabeth Nimitz, Purchasing Analyst, nimitze@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Transformer Replacement (Phase II) ITB-27-049.pdf |
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