Relocatable Classrooms Exterior Renovations and Repairs

Pinellas County School District is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Relocatable Classrooms Exterior Renovations and Repairs through Invitation to Bid #25-CD-055. The procurement seeks contractors to perform comprehensive exterior repairs on portable classrooms, including removing and replacing damaged T111 siding, windows, doors, steps/ramps, and structural elements. Bidders must be Florida-licensed commercial, building, or residential contractors located within a 35-mile radius of the district office. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 7155 118th Ave. N in Largo, Florida, with electronic responses due before 3:00 pm on July 8, 2025, through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. Key contractor requirements include providing a fluent English-speaking supervisor, obtaining Level II clearance badges for employees, and submitting daily work reports with photographs. Contractors must demonstrate documented experience with five comparable projects in the last five years and maintain a business license under the same legal entity for five continuous years. All materials will be supplied by Pinellas County Schools, with contractors responsible only for nails and latex caulk.

The contract period will run from August 19, 2025, to August 18, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, with requirements tiered based on contract value, including General Liability Insurance, Automotive Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The estimated contract value is approximately $200,000, with the district reserving the right to award the contract to a maximum of two responsive and responsible bidders. Insurance companies must have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better, and the School Board must be listed as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder" on all policies. Contractors must submit insurance documentation within ten working days of contract award and before commencing work. The bid protest procedure allows for formal written protests with a bond requirement of 1% of the total estimated contract value, ranging between $500 and $5,000.