# My Florida Marketplace #RFP-27-053

FSDB Settles Gym Floor and Bleacher Replacement (Flooring, Bleachers, Electrical, Low-Voltage)

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-27-053
**NAICS:** 238350, 238210, 238290

This opportunity from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) involves a major renovation of Settles Gymnasium, focusing on floor and bleacher replacement.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB), Purchasing Center, building #28
- **OEMs and Vendors:**
  - Acceptable bleacher manufacturers: Hussey Seating Company, Interkal, Inc., Irwin Seating Company, Inc.
- **Products/Services Requested:**
  - Demolition and removal of existing athletic wood flooring and bleacher systems
  - Installation of new athletic wood flooring system (resilient subfloor, hardwood, vented base, transitions, thresholds, sleepers, vapor barriers, anchors, accessories, sanding, sealing, finishing, game-line striping)
  - Installation of new telescoping bleacher system (framework, anchorage, decking, seating, rails, guards, aisle components, end rails, access, operating mechanisms, closure curtains with lettering/logo, accessible seating, companion seating, modular video platform, power operation system, electrical connections, testing, adjustments, training)
  - Electrical work (removal, relocation, installation of devices, raceways, floor boxes, receptacles, controls, power for bleachers, branch circuits, wiring, disconnects, controls, junction boxes, conduit, accessories, testing)
  - Low-voltage work (salvage/reinstall devices, cabling, raceways, speakers, data/security/fire alarm devices, extend/modify cabling, test systems)
- **Unique or Notable Requirements:**
  - Contract value capped at $450,000
  - Mandatory pre-response meeting for vendors
  - Work hours restricted to Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding state holidays
  - No work allowed during graduation activities
  - Compliance with Florida licensing and procurement statutes
  - Minority and veteran business participation encouraged
  - Substantial completion required by June 11, 2027; final completion by July 31, 2027
  - Detailed technical specifications for flooring and bleacher systems
  - Electrical and low-voltage modifications required
  - Vendors must review all amendments and addenda on FSDB website

### Description

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting proposals for the replacement of the gym floor and bleachers at Settles Gym. This is a competitive solicitation aimed at qualified firms who must be properly licensed in Florida at the time of submission. The solicitation requires firms to read the entire document and submit questions via email. Selection will be made according to the published solicitation document.

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