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: JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL - ROOFING
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1901 AVENUE S
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
ITB NO.: 26-38D
PROJECT NO.: 0201-2503
ESTABLISHED PROJECT BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION: $3,620,000.00
PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION: DECEMBER 9, 2025 at 9:00 A.M., EST
QUESTIONS DUE: DECEMBER 15, 2025, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EST via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com
FINAL ADDENDUM ISSUED: DECEMBER 22, 2025 via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com
BIDS DUE: JANUARY 12, 2026, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EST 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 DECEMBER 9, 2025 as scheduled:
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 ANENUE S
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
MEET IN FRONT OFFICE AND SIGN IN
DIRECTIONS: I-95 to Blue Heron Blvd. East to Ave. S. South.
BID GUARANTEE
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of $181,000.00. 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 No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing for receipt of Bids for a period of 60 days.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., EST on DECEMBER 15, 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.
This project includes the complete removal and replacement of roofing systems across two existing campus buildings, totaling approximately 131,386 square feet (Building 1 = 104,400 SF, Building 2 = 26,986 SF). The scope includes demolition of the existing modified bitumen system down to the concrete deck, roof deck inspection, installation of new insulation and a 2-ply modified bitumen roofing system, and updates to rooftop components. All work shall be performed in accordance with the approved construction documents and applicable building codes.
- Remove the existing modified bitumen roof system and rigid insulation down to the existing concrete deck.
- Visually inspect the exposed concrete deck during demolition. Any areas of concern will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
- Install new roof insulation to achieve a minimum R-20, per current Building Code Specifications (BCS).
- Install a new 2-ply modified bitumen roofing system, fully adhered or mechanically attached to the deck as specified.
- Caulk and seal all existing expansion joints.
- All existing rooftop units (RTUs) will remain in place. Temporarily disconnect as necessary, then reconnect RTUs to existing systems after installation of new roofing.
Reference files: 100% Architectural; 100% Drawings; 100% Electrical;
100% Mechanical
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.
