PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CAMPUS PERIMETER FENCING RFP-27-046

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking qualified, Florida‑licensed contractors to remove and replace the existing perimeter fencing and posts around its St. Augustine campus. The solicitation is a competitive RFP with a submission deadline of 10 Nov 2026 1:45 PM. Respondents must submit all questions in writing by 5 Oct 2026, and all proposals must comply with detailed specifications, licensing, and small/minority/veteran business participation goals. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, not necessarily the lowest price, and will cover all labor, materials, removal, disposal, and installation of new fencing per the provided technical specifications. • Scope: demolition of existing fence, disposal, supply and install new perimeter fence system (including posts, gates, hardware). • Required qualifications: Florida contractor license, experience with similar institutional fencing projects, ability to meet project schedule and quality standards. • Mandatory documents: vendor certification forms, financial statements, minority/veteran participation affidavit, compliance certifications. • Key dates: solicitation posted 28 Sep 2026, questions due 5 Oct 2026, answers 6 Oct 2026, proposal due 10 Nov 2026. • Evaluation factors: technical compliance, past performance, price, small/minority/veteran participation, and overall value.