Storefront Installations: Re-Post

The Pinellas County School District is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Storefront Installations through Invitation to Bid #24-CR-011-A, seeking a Florida licensed Glazing Contractor to provide comprehensive storefront renovation services across multiple school locations. The procurement covers labor, materials, tools, supervision, and equipment for installing hurricane-resistant storefront systems at five specific sites, including Seminole Middle School, Dunedin High School, Pinellas Technical College, and Anona Elementary. Key deliverables include installing aluminum storefront frames, impact-resistant glass (9/16" laminate or clear tempered), wide-style aluminum doors with specific hardware configurations, and meeting stringent Florida Building Code 2020 requirements for wind load resistance and missile impact standards. Bidders must demonstrate at least five continuous years of business operations, document experience with ten storefront installation projects in the last five years, and comply with background screening, E-Verify, and insurance specifications. Electronic bids are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 4, 2024, through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal, with the contract period running from December 10, 2024, to December 9, 2026, and an option for one additional two-year renewal.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The district reserves the right to award the bid to multiple contractors and will evaluate submissions based on responsiveness, responsibility, and overall benefit to the district. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the solicitation includes detailed technical specifications that require compliance with strict performance standards, including wind load resistance up to 155 mph and impact resistance for missile protection. The total contract value is estimated at approximately $200,000 per year, with pricing structured around specific labor rates for glass technicians, helpers, and supervision, and unit pricing for storefront doors, glass and metal framing, and associated hardware. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including test reports from independent laboratories, calculations signed by a Florida Registered Delegated Engineer, and warranties covering both installation (1 year) and materials/workmanship (5 years). The district emphasizes that these storefront installations may serve as public shelters during hurricanes, necessitating extremely high structural and performance standards.