ITB 27-0001 - LaBelle High School Re-roof project

Invitation to Bid
Project: (ITB 27-0001) LaBelle High School Re-roofing project
Hendry County School Board is soliciting sealed bids from qualified roofing contractors for the complete
reroof of the LaBelle High School gymnasium at 4050 East Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935. Contractors
shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits (if applicable), and incidentals
necessary to complete the project in accordance with the specifications outlined in this solicitation.
This document is intended to provide specific information regarding the solicitation. Information
specific to this solicitation can be provided by Mr. Tony Busin at busina@hendry-schools.net or Robert
Kingman at kingmanr@hendry-schools.net .
A proposal in response to this ITB must be submitted to the Hendry County School Board, Finance
Department ATTN: Jason Adams & Brandynn Arrieta, 111 Curry Street, LaBelle, Florida 33935, no later
than September 4, 2026 by 3:00 P.M. EST.
A Public Bid opening will be held on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. EST located at 111 Curry Street,
LaBelle, FL 33935.
It is the responsibility of the vendor(s) to ensure all information is reviewed and completed prior to
submitting a Bid. The responsibility for submitting a response to this ITB to the Hendry County School
Board, Finance Department, on or before the stipulated time and date will be solely and strictly the
responsibility of the Proposer. Hendry County School Board will in no way be responsible for delays
caused by the United States Postal Service or by any other delivery service or occurrence. Any proposal
received after the stipulated time and date will not be accepted, and/or opened and will be returned to
the Proposer.
Submissions: Hendry County School District requires each Bidder to submit three (3) complete hard
copies of its proposal, consisting of one (1) clearly marked "ORIGINAL" and two (2) copies.
In addition, the Bidder shall submit one (1) complete electronic copy of the proposal on a USB flash
drive. The electronic copy shall contain the complete proposal submission, including all required forms
signed, pricing, schedules, certifications, and supporting documentation.
The hard-copy "ORIGINAL" shall be clearly identified and shall contain original signatures where
required. All copies shall be complete and identical to the original submission.
Failure to provide the required number of copies or the electronic copy may result in the proposal being
deemed non-responsive, at the discretion of the District.

ITB Event Schedule:
Event Date Time (EST)
District Releases Invitation to Bid Friday- August 14, 2026
11:00 A.M. EST
Deadline for Response to Questions Thursday- August 20, 2026
3:00 P.M. EST
Deadline for Qualification Responses Friday- September 4, 2026
3:00 P.M. EST
Bid Opening Monday- September 7, 2026
Location:111 Curry Street Labelle, Florida 33935 10:00 A.M. EST
Rating of Initial Proposals by Selection Committee Monday September 7, 2026
10:30 A.M. EST
Recommendation of Selected Firms Finalized October 20, 2026 Board Meeting
Location: 300 W. Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935 5:30 P.M. EST
VENDOR REGISTRATION: All Vendors are required to submit a vendor application and a current W-9 to
procurement@hendry-schools.net. Vendor applications can be retrieved via the following link:
https://www.hendry-schools.org/departments/finance/purchasing-dept/vendor-application.

New E-Verify requirements
A. As of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, Firms shall register with and use
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of
all employees hired during the term of this Agreement and must, upon request, provide evidence of
compliance with this provision.
B. Subcontractors
1. As of January 1, 2021, Firms shall also require all subcontractors performing work under this
Agreement to use the E-Verify system for any employees they may hire during the term of
this Agreement.
2. Subcontractors shall provide firm with an affidavit stating the subcontractor does not
employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien, as stated in Section
448.095, Florida Statutes.
3. Firms shall provide a copy of such affidavit to the School Board upon receipt and shall
maintain a copy for the duration of the Agreement.
Failure to comply with this provision is a material breach of the Agreement and the School Board may
choose to terminate this Agreement at its sole discretion. Firm may be liable for all costs associated
with the School Board securing the same Services, inclusive, but not limited to, higher costs for the
same services.
C. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure compliance with E-Verify requirements (as
applicable). To enroll in E-Verify, employers should visit the E-Verify website http://www.uscis.gov/e-
verify and follow the instructions. The employer must retain the I-9 forms for inspection.
Davis-Bacon Act, as Amended (40 U.S.C. 276a to A-7):
Vendor, certifies that it is, and will continue for the term of this contract, to be in compliance with the
Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 CFR Pat 5, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally
Financed and Assisted Construction"). In accordance with the statute, the Vendor is herein required to
pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage
determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, Vendor agrees to pay wages not less than
once a week. The Vendor must provide a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by
the Secretary of Labor in each solicitation. Vendor acknowledges that the decision to award this contract
or subcontract is conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination which the Vendor
accepts. The Vendor agrees to report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding
agency and to notify the District concurrently. The Vendor certifies that it is, and will continue to be, for
the term of this contract in full compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C.3145), as
supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, "Vendors and Subcontractors on
Public Building or Public Work financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States").
The Act provides that each Vendor or sub recipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means,
any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the
compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected
or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333)
Vendor, certifies that it is, and will continue for the term of the contract, be in compliance with 40 U.S.C
3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C.
3702 of the Act, each Vendor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic or laborer on
the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in access of the standard work week is permissible
provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and half times the basic rate of
pay for all hours worked in access of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are
applicable to constructions work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in
surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These
requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on
the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. Health and Safety
Standards in Building Trades and Construction Industry (40 U.S.C. 3704). No laborer or mechanic must
be required to work in surroundings or under work conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous. The following instructions have been developed specifically for this ITB and may or may not
be the same as previous or future solicitations for this type of service or commodity. This document,
and any Addenda issued, will serve as the contract between the district (hereafter "District", "Owner",
or "Board") and the awarded vendor (hereafter "Bidder", "Contractor", or "Vendor"). No separate
document will be negotiated or executed. The district reserves the right to deem conditional bids (i.e.,
counter-bids on specific terms and conditions) nonresponsive; any such bids will not be considered.

JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
Please provide written verification to Hendry County School District that you have cleared all
employees with the sexual offender/predator databases at http://www.floridasexoffender.net and
http://www.nsopr.gov . The Vendor certifies it will comply with the requirements of the Jessica Lunsford
Act (Section 1012.465, Florida Statutes) in regards to fingerprinting and level 2 background screenings of
all employees and any subcontractors employees who will have access to any District school or property
when students may be present, or will have direct contact with any student; or have access to or control
of school funds. Vendor's failure to comply with this requirement will constitute a material breach of
contract. Vendor is responsible for all costs incurred to comply with this requirement.
By signing the below, vendor agrees to comply with the above screening requirements if selected for
award.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________

Scope of work
i. Purpose:
The Hendry county school district is interested in soliciting competitive sealed bids by
roofing contractors for the construction of the following roof specifications: The roofing
system shall consist of the following:
ii. Scope of Goods and/or Services:
* GAF 3" ISO insulation, 4' x 4' boards, adhered using GAF OlyBond 500 with 6" on-
center bead spacing.
* GAF 1/2" Securock, 4' x 4' boards, adhered using GAF OlyBond 500 with 6" on-
center bead spacing.
* GAF 80 mil TPO membrane, fully adhered using GAF 1121 Bonding Adhesive.
* Provide a 25-Year No Dollar Limit (NDL) Warranty including Puncture Addendum
Coverage.
The successful contractor shall:
* Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the
work.
* Protect existing facilities during construction.
* Remove and legally dispose of all debris generated by the project.
* Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations.
* Coordinate work to minimize disruption to school operations.

Evaluation Criteria
Project Location: 4050 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33935
Maximum Score: 100 Points
1. Overall Project Price - Competitiveness of the total lump-sum bid. (35 Points)
2. Completed and signed Proposal Submittal Form (10 Points)
3. Compliance with Specified Roofing System (15 points)- Meets the specified GAF 3" ISO,
GAF OlyBond 500, 1/2" Securock, GAF 80 mil TPO, and GAF 1121 Bonding Adhesive
requirements. Any proposed substitutions, deviations, exclusions, or exceptions must be
clearly identified and included with the bid.
4. Warranty (8 Points) - Ability to provide the required 25-Year No Dollar Limit (NDL)
Warranty with Puncture Addendum Coverage
5. Addenda(s) signed and dated (if issued) (10 Points)
6. Project Schedule (5 Points) - Proposed completion time and ability to meet the Owner's
required schedule while minimizing disruption to school operations.
7. Licensing, Insurance & Safety (5 Points) -
Valid licensing, required insurance coverage, safety record, and compliance with
applicable regulations.
8. Contractor Experience & Qualifications (5 Points)- 3 quality references and
demonstration of satisfactory performance on similar projects. Demonstrate experience
with commercial/institutional reroofing projects of similar size and complexity
9. Attachments A-G filled and signed (7 points total)
TOTAL 100 Points
REFERENCES: The District School Board of Hendry County reserves the right to
conduct reference checks for firms at any stage of the selection process. In the
event that information obtained from the reference checks reveals concerns about
the firm's past performance or its ability to successfully perform the contract to be

executed based on this RFP, the District may, at its sole discretion, determine that
the firm is not qualified to perform the contract and deem the firm not eligible for
further consideration. The District also reserves the right to check references from
others not identified by the firm.
The Hendry County School District will furnish power to the contracting firm while
work is being completed.
I. Contractor will provide all warranty information regarding materials and
workmanship in their proposals to the Hendry County School District.
Subcontracting. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts for any of the work
required by this Bid, or assign or transfer any of its interest in this Bid, without The
Board's written consent. In addition to any other provisions The Board may require,
Contractor shall include in any permitted subcontracts under this Bid a requirement
that the subcontractor be bound by this Bid as if subcontractor were Contractor.
The Board's consent to any subcontract under this Bid shall not relieve Contractor of
any of its duties or obligations under this Bid. Moreover, approval by The Board of a
subcontract shall not result in any obligations or liabilities to the District in addition
to those set forth in this Bid, including, without limitation, the agreed rates of
payment and total consideration. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and
all obligations owing to the subcontractors.
Performance and Payment Bonds (Required)
A. For Projects Costing Less than $200,000.
In order to encourage participation in construction, remodeling, and renovation projects by
small, woman-owned, and minority-owned businesses, no bid security or performance or
payment bond shall be required for bids in an amount less than $200,000, unless it is
determined necessary by the Superintendent. If bonds are required, the information will
be specified in the project documentation and the provisions of subjection B below will
apply.
B. For Projects Costing $200,000 or Greater
Bonds may be required as specified in the bids for construction, remodeling, and renovation
of District facilities. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security meeting the following
requirements for Bids $200,000 or greater:
1. Bid security shall be a certified check, cashier's check, Treasurer's check, bank draft, or

Bid Bond acceptable to the Board in a form and manner that is acceptable to the Board.
2. Should the accepted Bidder refuse to enter into the contract or fail to furnish
Performance, Materials and Payment bonds, the amount of the Bid security may be
forfeited to the District.
The accepted Bidder must deliver Performance and Payment bonds equal to the contract
price, no later than the date of execution of the contract or the first request for payment
under the contract, whichever is first. Bonds must be issued by Surety companies admitted
to do business in the State of Florida and listed in the Federal Register of the U.S.
Department of Treasury for Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds.
Certified Copy of Recorded Bond
Before commencing the work or before recommencing the work after a default or
abandonment, the Contractor shall provide to the Board, if required, a certified copy of the
recorded Bond. Notwithstanding the terms of the contract or any other law governing
prompt payment for construction services, the Board may not make a payment to the
Contractor until the Contractor has complied with this paragraph.
A Bid proposal will be considered a firm offer and cannot be withdrawn succeeding
the Bid opening without the consent of the The Board for a period of sixty (60) days.
The Board also reserves the right to secure expert advice in evaluating and selecting
the lowest responsive and reasonable Bid proposal.
Bid proposals must be submitted on the attached forms, enclosed in a sealed
envelope and returned to the Purchasing Department no later than the due date
listed in the Event Details listed above. All Bid proposals received after the
designated cut off time will not be considered and returned unopened.
Any Addenda issued subsequent to the release of this solicitation must be signed
and returned with the respondent's Bid.
Reservations: The Hendry County School Board reserves the right to reject any and
all Bids, to negotiate changes in the new scope of work or services to be provided,
and to otherwise waive any technicalities or informalities.
The Hendry County School District reserves the right to terminate any contract
resulting from this Invitation to Bid upon thirty (30) days written notice.

Right of Protest: Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Florida
Statutes, Section 120.53 (5), shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter
120, Florida Statutes. It is the responsibility of the vendor(s) to ensure all
information is reviewed and completed prior to submitting a response.
The District reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any Bid to accept any
Bid which they consider to be in the best public interest, and to reject any part of, or
any and all Bids. Failure to read or comply with the terms and conditions in no way
relieves vendor(s) from their liabilities arising hereunder. Solicitations cannot be
withdrawn prior to Board approval without a valid written explanation from the
proposer and written consent of the Director of Operations.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Requests for information shall be in writing only - refer
all written requests to Mr. Tony Busin at busina@hendry-schools.net and Robert
Kingman@hendry-schools.net, or Brandynn Arrieta at procurement@hendry-
schools.net.