This is a public tender notice for the installation of a Digital Marquee at Deland High School. The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, is seeking sealed bids. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on March 25, 2026, and the bid submission deadline on April 9, 2026. Bidders must be prequalified by the School Board. The contract duration is 120 consecutive calendar days after notice to proceed. Bid security is required in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to five percent of the total bid. The contract documents include various AIA standard forms and specific Florida School Board forms detailing requirements for submittals, quality control, temporary facilities, project coordination, payments, insurance, bonds, and dispute resolution. The project involves electrical demolition and installation, including conduit, wiring, boxes, lighting controls, disconnect switches, and surge protective devices. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Florida Building Code. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The deadline for submission of sealed bids is April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but contract documents reference progress payments based on applications for payment and final payment upon completion and acceptance.
The contract documents mention a one-year warranty for workmanship and materials from the date of substantial completion, and also reference manufacturer warranties.
Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.
Bidders are required to hold a current certificate of prequalification issued by the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, at the time of bid opening.
The contract documents mention liquidated damages of **** per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion deadline.
A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Deland High School, 800 North Hill Avenue, Deland, Florida **** bidders must attend.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail sample submission requirements, but contract documents mention submittal of samples for review of aesthetic and functional characteristics.
The bid notice mentions a bid protest bond requirement consistent with Florida Statutes, but does not specify a deadline for filing a bid protest.
