PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HVAC CONTROL UPGRADES (PHASE II) RFP-27-047

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is soliciting proposals under RFP-27-047 for HVAC Control Upgrades (Phase II) at its campus in St. Johns County. The project requires the provision of all materials and labor to upgrade HVAC controls in four specific buildings: Settles Gymnasium (building 17), Gibbs Hall (building 32), Copeland Gymnasium (building 64), and Pope Hall (building 67). The scope includes system commissioning and test and balance services performed by a certified contractor to validate air flows for Air Handling Units and Variable Air Volume boxes. Proposals must be submitted by December 9, 2026, at 1:45 PM, and firms must be properly licensed in the State of Florida. The selection process involves a combination of objective pricing rankings and subjective evaluations of financial capability and project scheduling. Mandatory submission requirements include a title page, certificate of insurance, a 5% bid bond, and a location map, with the final award requiring a 100% payment and performance bond. Submissions must be sealed and labeled according to strict packaging guidelines and include various certifications, such as the Vendor Certification Form (PUR T801) and a Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Florida and emphasizes the inclusion of small businesses, minority business enterprises, and veteran business enterprises.