PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NIGARA BUILDING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ITB-27-050

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is soliciting proposals under ITB-27-050 for the preventative maintenance and repair of the Niagara Building Automation System (BAS) across four campus locations: Knowles Hall, Gregg Hall, Wartmann Hall, and Krammer Hall. The selected contractor will be responsible for quarterly inspections and a comprehensive annual system assessment, which includes verifying network communications, calibrating field devices, and reviewing HVAC control sequences to ensure energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The contract value is capped at 43,500 dollars for the period ending June 30, 2028, with a total maximum not to exceed 176,500 dollars through June 30, 2031. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, at 1:45 PM and must be submitted in sealed packaging to the Purchasing department in St. Augustine, Florida. Award selection is based on the lowest cost responsive vendor, with additional evaluation points available for the proximity of the applicant's office to the campus and State of Florida Certified VBE status. Mandatory submission requirements include a certificate of insurance, a Vendor Certification Form, and an Affidavit of Compliance regarding minority and veteran business enterprise participation. Firms must be properly licensed in the State of Florida and utilize properly trained technicians to perform the work. Payment is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation and requires detailed electronic invoicing with supporting labor and material documentation.