Settles Gym Floor/Bleacher Replacements

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for demolition and replacement of athletic wood flooring and telescoping bleacher systems at Settles Gymnasium under RFP-27-053, with pre-bid qualification materials due October 30, 2026, and RFP responses due December 4, 2026. A mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the FSDB Campus Police Center Checkpoint in St. Augustine.

The scope encompasses approximately 11,416 square feet of flooring and 671-seat bleacher capacity. The contractor must demo existing floor and bleacher systems and install new resilient subfloor and hardwood athletic flooring (Robbins Bio-channel SB as basis of design), telescoping bleacher systems from approved manufacturers (Hussey Seating Company, Interkal, Inc., or Irwin Seating Company), game-line striping, and associated electrical and low-voltage modifications per FSDB-approved plans. The contractor provides all permits, equipment, tools, labor, travel, and materials. Estimated contract start is January 4, 2027, with work anticipated to begin February 15, 2027, substantial completion by June 11, 2027, and final completion by July 31, 2027.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount or equivalent security is required at submission. The selected vendor must provide a 100% payment and performance bond within two working days of notification. Responses must remain firm for 60 days after opening. The procurement is subject to Florida Statutes 255, 287.012, and 287.057 for construction services exceeding the Level FOUR threshold of $200,000. FSDB reserves the right to reject any or all responses, conduct facility inspections and investigations, request best and final offers, and award to the most responsible offeror considering price and other criteria rather than lowest bidder. Small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and Florida certified veterans business enterprises are encouraged to participate.