Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · PALM BEACH SCHOOLS
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Invitation to bid for ADA improvements at Lake Worth Middle School, FL. Scope includes signage, restroom renovations, plumbing, concrete work, and compliance with ADA and Florida Building Code. Mandatory site visit May 12, 2026. Bids due June 1, 2026.
The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida invites Certified General Contractors or Certified Building Contractors prequalified by the School Board pursuant to SREF Chapter 4.1 prior to the Bid Due Date to submit a Bid. To be eligible, the vendor must be prequalified for bonding capacity in the amount of the advertised Construction Budget or evidence bonding capacity in that amount prior to the Bid due date. The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, will receive (via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com) sealed Bids for: Project Name: LAKE WORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL – ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ADDRESS: 1300 BARNETT DRIVE LAKE WORTH, FL 33461 ITB NO.: 26-68B PROJECT NO.: 2131-2403 BIDS SHOULD BE BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The scope of work entails remediation of all outstanding Priority 1 and Priority 2 ADA deficiencies at Lake Worth Middle school. This work is based on the findings and recommendations outlined in the Peacock Consulting Group Phase 1 assessment, as well as previously completed ADA reports. The site scope includes installation of new signage at the gates along the accessible route to ensure clear wayfinding and compliance with accessibility standards. The interior scope includes installation of ADA-compliant signage, replacement and modification of door hardware, renovation of restrooms to meet current accessibility standards, including faucet adjustments and installation of new plumbing accessories as noted. The work also includes replacement of drinking fountains and relocation of plumbing fixtures as required, modification of casework, and relocation of AED cabinets to ensure compliance. Additional interior work includes partial demolition of concrete slab at locker rooms including new finish for flooring as required, installation of a new bench, and removal of lockers. All work to comply with current ADA standards and applicable building codes. Contractor is responsible for verifying all existing conditions in the field and ensuring that all work complies with the School District of Palm Beach County design criteria and the district master specifications. ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION: BALANCE OF LINE: The “balance of line” shall include products and services that are not requested in this. Invitation to Bid, but are within the scope of products and services available from the awardee(s). The School District reserves the right to add these products and services to the awarded items. Additions shall be submitted as they occur. Deletions and discontinued items shall be reported by bid awarded vendor as they occur. Refer to Additional Information Document. All materials should be based on the School District Specifications, which includes an approved equal. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement, including but not limited to: all surfaces, building elements, fencing, utilities, onsite and offsite elements, sidewalks, grasses, plantings, irrigation, and hardscape disturbed by and/or damaged by construction activities. If required, the Contractor will remove and/or modify chain link fencing, including adding gate(s), as needed for site access. Openings in the fence shall be secured at the end of each workday. Fencing is to be restored to equal or better condition upon completion of the work. All work during the summer can be completed during the day or night per the SPA/ School approval. The schedule will still have to be worked out with the school as summer activities will be happening on-site. During the school year, work can be performed after the school day is completed but the schedule will have to be coordinated with school staff as there are activities at night. Holidays and weekends can be day or night work however, the Contractor will still need to coordinate with school staff & SPA as activities are sometimes scheduled during these times. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Florida Building Code 2023, Florida Building Code 2023 8th ed, District Master Specifications, 2023, and the ANSI/AWWA C210‐84. Clean‐up and disposal of all debris generated during the Project. Final inspection to ensure compliance with building codes, manufacturer specifications, and project requirements. Project Schedule: Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Substantial Completion – 6 months Substantial Completion to Final Completion – 2 months Attachments: DMS_TOC-CD-A-01-16-26 (Lake Worth MS ADA Assessment) LAKE WORTH MS - CD-ARCH-03.25.26 Lake Worth MS ADA Impact Report PLUMB-CD-Lake Worth MS ADA Assessment ESTABLISHED PROJECT BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION: $340,000. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION: MAY 12, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., EDT QUESTIONS DUE: MAY 18, 2026, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EDT via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com FINAL ADDENDUM ISSUED: MAY 26, 2026 via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com BIDS DUE: JUNE 1, 2026, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EDT via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION Each Bidder must attend a Mandatory Site Inspection at the project location to be eligible to submit a Bid. Site inspection will be held on MAY 12, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M. as scheduled: LAKE WORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 1300 BARNETT DRIVE LAKE WORTH, FL 33461 MEET IN FRONT OFFICE AND SIGN IN DIRECTIONS: I-95 and 10th Ave. North. Go West to Barnett, North to end. USE OF DRONES: The use of drones is prohibited during the site visit. Following the Board award, the selected vendor may submit an official request to the Senior Project Administrator (SPA) for review and approval in accordance with District requirements. BID GUARANTEE Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of $17,000. The Guarantee shall be in the form of either a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The School District of Palm Beach County. All Bidders must be licensed pursuant to Chapter 489 Florida Statutes. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing for receipt of Bids for a period of 60 days. The Board or its designee reserves the right to waive minor technicalities and irregularities in all Bids. Further, in order to protect the integrity of the Award Process, all questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EDT on MAY 18, 2026. Only questions received via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com by the time and date specified will be answered by Addendum and posted on BidNet Direct. **Project Type**: ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2701181.C18421926 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/18/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Onsite Visit**: 05/12/2026 09:00 AM EDT **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000421266 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Onsite Visit | Attendance: Mandatory | Event date: 05/12/2026 09:00 AM EDT | Location: LAKE WORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 1300 BARNETT DRIVE LAKE WORTH, FL 33461 | Event Note:
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