PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SETTLES INTERIOR DOOR REPLACEMENT – ITB-27-026

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued Invitation to Bid ITB-27-026 for the Settles Interior Door Replacement project. The scope of work requires a qualified firm, licensed in the State of Florida, to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove and replace 59 interior door frames, doors, thresholds, and hardware within building 17, the Settles Gymnasium. The contractor is responsible for coordinating electrical and low-voltage work for access control systems and automatic door operators with Honeywell International, Inc. and FSDB staff, while ensuring minimal disruption to classroom and athletic functions. All work must be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the contractor must maintain a clean work environment by disposing of all debris off-site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026, at 1:45 PM and must be submitted as a complete sealed package containing one original, five copies, and one electronic version on a USB thumb drive. Required documentation includes a bid bond, certificate of insurance, and several signed appendices, including a Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement and Vendor Certification Form. The selected vendor must provide a one-year installation warranty in addition to standard manufacturer warranties. This contract is not renewable, does not allow for travel reimbursement, and does not utilize liquidated damages. Payment is contingent upon written acceptance of work by the FSDB Contract Manager and is issued according to Florida Prompt Payment provisions.