Settles Interior Door Replacement

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting bids on the removal and replacement of fifty-nine interior door frames, doors, thresholds, and hardware in Settles Gymnasium, building #17, under ITB-27-026, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM and a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Respondents must coordinate electrical and low-voltage work with Honeywell International, Inc. and integrate new electronic access control hardware with FSDB security systems. All work must be performed during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM) excluding Florida state holidays, with coordination through the FSDB Contract Manager to minimize disruption to classroom and athletic functions. Respondents must comply with all FSDB standards and safety protocols, maintain a clean work environment, and properly dispose of removed materials and debris in accordance with local and state regulations.

Submission requirements include one original sealed reply with original signature, five copies, one electronic version in unprotected PDF format on a USB drive, a 5% bid bond or equivalent security, proof of MyFloridaMarketPlace registration and W-9 filing, current Florida licenses and registrations as applicable, and a certificate of insurance. The contract includes a one-year warranty on installation and manufacturer's standard warranties for door systems and hardware.

The estimated contract start date is October 27, 2026. The Selection Committee will conduct its review on October 1, 2026, with results notification and intent to award advertisement on October 2, 2026. Funding limits for goods and services are subject to fund availability. All proposals are public records subject to Florida's Public Records Law, though vendors may claim trade secret exemptions for specific information by submitting separately bound documents with appropriate justification. The site visit check-in occurs at the FSDB Campus Police Center Checkpoint on Genoply Street.