DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES CTTC AC COIL REPLACEMENT

The Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services, is soliciting bids to replace a chilled water coil in the Dorm Makeup Air Handler at the Career, Technology, and Training Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach, Florida. This procurement, identified as Invitation for Bid ITB 2026-041, requires licensed, insured, and experienced vendors to remove the existing McQuay chilled water evaporator coil and install a replacement unit on a like-for-like basis, including reconnecting water lines, re-insulating, and verifying system operation. All bids must include labor, materials, equipment, permits, and associated costs, with no additional charges permitted beyond the submitted price. The bid response must be submitted by July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, through physical delivery only—email and fax are prohibited—and must include one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on a flash drive or CD, not exceeding 12 MB and in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit on June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, or their submission will be deemed non-responsive. Responses must include completed attachments: Vendor’s Bid Sheet, Disclosure Statement, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Minority Subcontractor Utilization Summary (if applicable), and Vendor Certification Form PUR7801, along with a transmittal letter on company letterhead. Bidders must be registered on MyFloridaMarketPlace and have electronically registered a valid W-9 with the Department of Financial Services. All proposals must include the bid number, company name, contact information, and opening date/time clearly marked. Bidders must meet strict responsibility and qualification criteria, demonstrating capability, integrity, and experience in similar HVAC replacement work, including identification of qualified personnel and facilities. Proposals may be rejected for non-responsiveness or irresponsibility, including failure to meet statutory or regulatory requirements. Contractors must comply with Florida statutes including s. 287.058(1) for detailed billing, s. 112.061 for travel reimbursement, s. 287.135(5) for false certification, and Florida Administrative Code 60GG-2 for IT standards. Insurance requirements include workers’ compensation with $100,000 per accident, $100,000 per person, and $5