PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DOOR MAGNETS (PHASE III) – ITB-27-009

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued Invitation to Bid ITB-27-009 for the installation of electromagnetic door holders and 120 VAC power supplies across five campus buildings, including the Gore-Vaill Annex, Coleman Center, Gregg Hall, Copeland Gymnasium, and Alumni Hall. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor and materials, configure panel programming to ensure doors release during general fire alarms, and provide testing and certification of the completed systems. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 1:45 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation scoring based primarily on pricing and the proposed project scheduling methodology. Qualified firms must be licensed in the State of Florida and comply with mandatory submission requirements, including a specific title page and vendor registration, licensure, and insurance documentation. The contract allows for renewals of up to three additional years and requires adherence to strict security and confidentiality protocols, including background checks and a prohibition on unauthorized photography or recording on campus. Payment is contingent upon annual legislative appropriations, and vendors must be registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace. The contractor is responsible for all packing and shipping costs under FOB Destination terms, with a requirement to notify the agency of any delivery delays within five business days of an order.