PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Settles Gym Floor/Bleacher Replacements-RFP-27-053

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is soliciting proposals under RFP-27-053 for the demolition and replacement of the gym flooring and bleacher systems at Settles Gymnasium, located in building 17 on the FSDB campus in St. Augustine, Florida. The project requires a qualified firm, licensed in the State of Florida, to provide all necessary permits, labor, equipment, and materials to remove existing systems and install new wood flooring and grandstand components according to approved plans. The existing floor height is 3.5 inches, and all work must be performed during regular business hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The total contract value is not to exceed 450,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted as sealed responses with specific labeling on the outermost package to be considered. Mandatory submission requirements include a title page, a certificate of insurance, a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the contract value, evidence of the ability to provide a 100 percent payment and performance bond, and a location map. The evaluation process is based on best value rather than the lowest bid, utilizing a quantitative scoring system. Awarded contractors must maintain automobile liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and adhere to strict electronic invoicing guidelines, providing detailed labor and material documentation for payment. The pre-bid response deadline is October 30, 2026, with a final response deadline of November 4, 2026.