Site work and renovation of an educational facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Executive Summary & General Requirements Project Overview: Complete reroofing and roof recover services across Buildings 1 through 7 at H.L. Watkins Middle School (9480 MacArthur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403). Governing Codes: All work shall strictly comply with the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023), Florida Fire Prevention Code (8th Edition), SREF 2014, NFPA 70 (2020), OSHA 1926 standards, and District Master Specifications. Operational Constraints: Work takes place on an active, occupied campus. On-site personnel must wear company-identifying clothing and Jessica Lunsford Act (JLA) badges. Work prior to 3:30 PM is prohibited on school days unless approved by the Owner or scheduled during closures/holidays. Site Preparation & Safety: Install temporary shoring, fall protection, perimeter safety barricades, and site protection prior to demo/construction. Maintain clean sites, remove debris daily, and confine dumpsters/materials. Selective Demolition & Substrate Preparation Note: The roofing work at H. L. Watkins Middle School includes both Low-Slope SBS Modified Bitumen Roofing and Steep-Slope Asphalt Shingle Roofing. Selective Demolition: Remove existing flashings, counter flashings, copings, abandoned pitch pans, abandoned conduits/disconnects, existing scuppers, collector boxes, and specified roof access ladders. System Demolition Rules: Roof Recover Areas: Clean and prepare existing surfaces, removing loose debris, flashings, and accessories down to existing substrate. Re-Roof Areas: Remove complete existing roofing assemblies down to the structural roof deck/substrate. Substrate Inspection: Field-verify deck condition and report wet insulation, deteriorated decking, or unsound substrates. Parapet & Wall Modifications: Demolish designated parapet sections to accommodate resized and new overflow/primary scuppers. Cut back wall ends flush where required and patch/finish smooth. New Roofing Assembly Installation Low-Slope SBS Modified Bitumen Assembly (Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & Portions of 5, 6) Cover Board: Spot-fasten 1/8" thick asphaltic cover board through the existing roofing assembly into the steel deck. Base Sheet: Mechanically fasten 118-mil base sheet into the metal deck. Cap Sheet: Torch-apply 157-mil cap sheet per manufacturer specifications. Walkway Pads: Install manufacturer-approved walkway pads along access paths and within 4 feet of all rooftop equipment. Concrete Deck / Recover Assemblies (Building 5 & Specified Low-Slope Areas) Prepare concrete substrates, prime as required, and install liquid-applied resin system (Alsan RS or approved equal). Apply Alsan RS Metal Primer, fully reinforced Alsan RS 260 LO at transitions, fields, and flashings, and finish with a 789 textured finish (color matched to existing scheme). Sheet Metal, Drainage & Roof Accessories Drainage & Scuppers: Install new metal collector boxes, downspouts, and overflow boxes per details. Resize and replace existing primary wall scuppers (16", 20", or 24" widths) and install new 16"x8" and 20"x8" overflow scuppers. Provide new liners and flashings for existing overflow scuppers to remain. Metal Copings & Flashing: Replace existing metal copings with new continuous stainless steel metal copings (e.g., Metal-Era or approved equal; Prefabricated is not allowed per Master Specifications) attached over new pressure-treated (P.T.) wood nailers with continuous anchor cleats. Apply 3-course liquid flashing (Alsan Flashing or approved equal) at all wall/pipe penetrations, curbs, and vent pipes. Roof Accessories & Safety Systems: Roof Hatches: Install new Bilco Type S-20 (36"x30") roof hatches with integral base flashings, Ladder-Up safety posts, and hatch guardrail safety systems. Safety Railings: Supply and install side-mounted aluminum safety railings along parapets near equipment edges, engineered to resist 50 PLF continuous loads and 200 lb concentrated loads per OSHA/FBC. Fixed Access Ladders: Remove existing ladders where indicated; furnish and install new aluminum roof access ladders with signed/sealed calculations by a Florida Registered Professional Engineer. Identification: Apply PMMA building numbers on the roof of each building per architectural details. Mechanical, Electrical & Utility Coordination Rooftop Mechanical (RTUs & Exhaust Fans): Coordinate with Construction Manager/Owner to disconnect, lift, or temporarily remove RTUs and exhaust fans as required for flashing replacement. Install tapered insulation crickets behind all curbs and RTUs. Piping & Electrical: Electrical Lines: Extend conduit onto new supports; terminate inactive wiring in junction boxes below the deck. Refrigerant & Plumbing: Cut and cap abandoned refrigerant lines below deck. Extend plumbing vent pipes through roof (VTR) as required and install new flashings. Lightning Protection System (LPS): Remove existing lightning protection conductors, rods, and fasteners. Reinstall or provide new LPS in full compliance with NFPA 780 across all roof areas. Obtain third-party Underwriters Laboratories (UL) inspection and submit a framed Master Label Certificate to the Owner. Questions Due : OCTOBER 26, 2026, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. all questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via online portal.