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 project involves the removal of existing blinds and the installation of Skandia Kleenscreen 3% Color 2354R Alloy shades. Required services cover the second and third floors as well as conference rooms 116 and 142 on the first floor, with optional services available for a portion of the sixth floor. No substitutions for the specified Skandia product are permitted. The contract is structured as a Purchase Order with a one-year term, and all work must be completed by February 1, 2027, with an estimated project duration of 120 calendar days from the date of issuance. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, with preference given to veteran-owned businesses in the event of a tie. Prospective vendors were required to attend a mandatory pre-response conference on September 30, 2026, to verify site conditions and measurements. Submissions must be delivered in sealed physical packages and include a cover letter, PUR 1001 disclosures, a price response, and a mandatory criteria certification form. The Office of Insurance Regulation will have 15 calendar days to inspect and provide written acceptance of all deliverables before payment is issued. Compliance with OSHA safety regulations and E-Verify requirements is mandatory, and all non-open data must be stored in data centers located within the United States.