The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida invites Certified Roofing 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: PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ROOFING
PROJECT ADDRESS: 835 PALMETTO STREET AND 5801 PARKER AVENUE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
ITB NO.: 26-24D
PROJECT NO.: 0561-2502
ESTABLISHED PROJECT BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION: $2,500,000.00
PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION: SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 at 9:00 A.M., EDT
QUESTIONS DUE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2025, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EDT via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com
FINAL ADDENDUM ISSUED: OCTOBER 6, 2025 via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com
BIDS DUE: OCTOBER 13, 2025, 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 as scheduled:
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5801 PARKER AVENUE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
MEET IN FRONT OFFICE AND SIGN IN
DIRECTIONS: From Forest Hill Blvd., turn north (left) on Parker Ave., then turn right on Palmetto St. to go to the East campus; turn left on Highland St. to go to the West campus.
BID GUARANTEE
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of $125,000.00. 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 No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing for receipt of Bids for a period of 60 days.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 SEPTEMBER 29, 2025.
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.
The project scope includes the reroofing of existing buildings for the East and West campus of Palmetto Elementary School, totaling approximately 120,300 SF. In buildings 1-3, 5-9, 11-12, 98 & 99, provide a roof recovery of a new modified bitumen system on top of the existing modified bitumen system. In building 4, the roofs will be demolished down to existing lightweight concrete and a new modified bitumen system will be provided on the existing lightweight concrete. In building 10, shingles & felt to be removed and provide new felt and shingles on top of the existing sheathing & insulation. Provide liquid applied roofing membrane on existing exposed concrete eyebrow canopies in buildings 3 & 5. All existing buildings with lighting protection to be removed, re-installed, and recertified. Provide new/enlarged primary & secondary scuppers on the existing parapet walls. All work to be completed per approved specifications and approved plans.
West Campus (Buildings 1-6 & 99): Approximate Area – 55,100 SQ. FT.
- Reroof over existing metal roof deck w/coverboard & modified Bitumen system, approx. 16,100 SF
- Reroof over existing concrete roof deck w/ modified Bitumen system – approx. 22,400 SF
- Building 4 roof replacement w/ coverboard & modified Bitumen System, lightweight concrete to remain – approx. 13,100 SF.
- Liquid applied roofing membrane on concrete canopies - approx. 3,500 SF
- Remove & replace areas of roof moisture
- Existing MEP penetrations, repair, and renovation
- Replace MEP support racks
- Provide new MEP support posts
- Install new coping and parapet flashing
- Install new expansion joints as required
- Lighting protection to be re-installed & recertified
- Provide new secondary scuppers on the existing parapet walls
- Provide new flashing up parapet walls
- Extend & reflash plumbing vents
- Roof hatch replacement
- Building 4 – replace roof drainage bow & return unit condensation pipe
- Provide new gutter & downspout in building 6 area 6d
- Relocate existing antenna
East Campus (Buildings 7-12 & 98): Approximate Area – 65,200 SQ. FT.
- Reroof over existing metal roof deck w/ coverboard & modified Bitumen system, approx. 48,900 SF
- Re-roof over existing conc. Roof deck w/ modified Bitumen system – approx. 400 SF
- Building 7, area 7b roof replacement w/ tapered insulation coverboard & modified Bitumen System – approx. 3,800 SF
- Building 10 shingle roof replacement – new felt & shingles over the existing sheathing and insulation – approx. 12,100 SF
- Remove & replace areas of roof moisture
- Existing MEP penetrations, repair, and renovation
- Replace MEP support racks
- Provide new MEP support posts
- Install new coping and parapet flashing
- Install new expansion joints as required
- Lighting protection to be re-installed & recertified
- Provide new/enlarged primary & secondary scuppers on the existing parapet walls
- Provide new collector heads to enlarge scuppers
- Provide new flashing up parapet walls
- Extend & reflash plumbing vents
- Roof hatch replacement
- Relocate existing antenna
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.
- Any existing lightning protection equipment shall be removed and reinstalled. The reinstalled lightning protection system shall be re-certified in accordance with NFPA 780, UL 96A, and Design and Material Standards Section 26 41 00. Provide UL Master Label to the owner upon completion. Provide (Furnish and Install) extensions/increases, including but not limited to cabling, air terminals, down conductors, ground rods, surge protective devices at switchgear, etc. to the existing system for the re-installed system to work as a complete, operational system upon completion of the work.
- Security signage is not included in this bid, and shall not be included in the pricing.
- 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.
