Walkway and Canopy Repair and Replacement, East Campus

Valencia College's District Board of Trustees issued Invitation to Bid (ITB-F 2025-07) for a comprehensive walkway and canopy repair and replacement project at its East Campus located in Orlando, Florida. The procurement is specifically targeted at pre-qualified general contractors with a single project certification over $475,000, covering the period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The project involves extensive infrastructure repair, including pressure washing metal panels, removing and replacing approximately 32 metal panels across field and valley sections, removing corroded fasteners, sealing mechanical fasteners and panel laps, and applying new roof coatings. A mandatory site visit was originally scheduled for November 20, 2024, at 10:00am, with electronic bids initially due on February 6, 2025, at 2:00pm. The technical specifications require a manufacturer's 12-year no dollar limit (NDL) warranty and a 5-year contractor workmanship warranty, with total project quantities including 450 linear feet of sealant removal/replacement, 2,400 square feet of metal roof panel replacement, and 32,575 square feet of new roof coating application. The work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code and be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The solicitation is exclusively open to pre-qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The project does not indicate any incumbent vendors or requirements for integration with existing infrastructure beyond the specified canopy and walkway systems. Permitting and inspection fees for building and fire code compliance will be paid separately by Valencia College through PDCS. The project area is geographically limited to the East Campus at 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando, with a total project scope covering approximately 29,207 square feet of canopy and walkway areas. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for contractors to have a single project certification over $475,000 suggests a substantial project value. Notably, a Notice of Cancellation was issued on February 10, 2025, after SkyBuilders USA LLC from Orlando was the only firm to submit a proposal, indicating potential modifications to the procurement process or project scope.