ITB 27-FD01, Fire Station Bay Door Replacement Project

The City of Milton is soliciting bids under ITB 27-FD01 for a lump sum purchasing contract to remove and replace existing sectional apparatus bay doors with high-speed roll-up systems at Fire Stations 41 and 43. The project involves the installation of ten total door systems, including six at Station 43 and four at Station 41, along with all necessary electrical work, structural preparation, and safety equipment such as light curtains and bottom sensing edges. Qualified bidders must demonstrate professional competence in installing high-speed roll-up systems for fire stations and comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Bids must be submitted via the City's procurement portal by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The award will be granted to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder. Required submission documents include a bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid, a signed bid form, qualifications certification, and a list of subcontractors. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the base bid price and maintain insurance policies with an A.M. Best rating of at least A:VI. The selected contractor must be capable of starting work within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Payment terms are set at thirty calendar days following invoice approval, with a 10% retainage held until final completion. Final acceptance is contingent upon the successful testing and demonstration of all ten door systems to the City of Milton and City of Milton Fire Rescue, ensuring that fire apparatus can enter and exit bays without obstruction.