Settles Gym Window Replacement

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for the removal and replacement of fourteen exterior aluminum storefront window systems at Settles Gymnasium, building #17 on the St. Augustine campus, under RFP-27-052, with pre-bid qualification submissions due November 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM and final bids due December 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is a two-stage competitive solicitation for a Level FOUR construction project exceeding $200,000.

The scope comprises removal and proper disposal of twelve second-floor glass block windows in room #201 and two first-floor glass block windows in room #108, followed by installation of new impact-resistant insulated glazing systems with complete perimeter waterproofing, flashing, sealants, and interior and exterior surface repairs. The contractor must furnish and install preservative-treated wood blocking, supplemental framing, and reinforcing supports as required. Installation will occur between February 15 and April 16, 2027, coordinated with the FSDB Contract Manager. All work must be performed during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) excluding State of Florida holidays, with approval required for work outside these hours.

Pre-qualification is mandatory. Vendors must register in MyFloridaMarketPlace, hold valid Florida licenses and registrations, demonstrate experience with similar projects within the past three years, and provide at least three client references with project details and owner representative contact information. A mandatory pre-response meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2026, with attendance required at the FSDB Campus Police Center Checkpoint on Genoply Street. Only pre-qualified vendors may submit final bids.

Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent security with their response and provide evidence of ability to furnish a 100% payment and performance bond prior to contract execution. Vendors are responsible for obtaining permits, drawing submittals to UF-EH&S, scheduling inspections, paying associated fees, and verifying all measurements and unit counts prior to ordering materials. FSDB reserves the right to reject all responses, request Best and Final Offers, conduct clarifications or investigations, and withdraw the solicitation without liability to any vendor.