Installation of Window Shades

The Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation, is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of window shades at the Larson Building in Tallahassee, Florida. The scope of work includes the removal of existing blinds and the installation of Skandia Kleenscreen 3% Color 2354R Alloy shades. Required services cover the first-floor conference rooms 116 and 142, as well as the second and third floors, with optional services available for a portion of the sixth floor. Substitutions or equivalent products are not permitted. The contract is structured as a Purchase Order with a one-year term, and the project is estimated to take approximately 120 calendar days to complete, with a final deadline of February 1, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost. Evaluation involves a mandatory responsiveness review and a responsibility determination based on the vendor's capability and integrity. In the event of identical bids, preference is given to veteran-owned businesses, specifically those with the smallest net worth. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-response conference on September 30, 2026, to verify site conditions. Submissions must be delivered in sealed physical packages by October 27, 2026, and must include a cover letter, PUR 1001 disclosures, a price response, and a mandatory criteria certification form. All deliverables must be accepted in writing by the Contract Manager within 15 calendar days of receipt before payment is issued.