How to bid on Roofing Contractor Prequalification for 40 Orange Street Roof Replacement for St. Johns County School District

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The St. Johns County School District is seeking qualified roofing contractors for the replacement of the barrel tile roof at its administrative headquarters, located at 40 Orange Street in St. Augustine, Florida. This is a significant project involving a 100-plus-year-old roof on a three-story building in a historic downtown area.

This opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), meaning the district is looking to prequalify contractors who can demonstrate their capability for this specific type of work. Being prequalified is a necessary step to be considered for the actual roof replacement project.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting your prequalification packet is October 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET. All responses must be received by this exact time. Submissions received after the due date will not be considered.

At the deadline, the district will review the submitted prequalification packets. Contractors must either already be on the district’s prequalified list or submit a complete prequalification packet with their RFQ response to be eligible.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for experienced roofing contractors, particularly those with expertise in historical building renovations or specialized barrel tile roof replacement. The project involves a historic building, suggesting a need for careful craftsmanship and understanding of such structures.

Firms specializing in construction, specifically roofing services, will find this relevant. Contractors who are not currently prequalified with the St. Johns County School District must be prepared to complete the prequalification process as part of their response.

How to respond

To access the full Request for Qualification (RFQ2026-083), you need to visit the St. Johns County School District’s bid board on VendorLink. Once there, set the Status to “Active” and search for bid number RFQ2026-083. This will open the full scope of services, dates, contact information, and document list.

Contractors who are not prequalified with the St. Johns County School District must complete a Contractor Prequalification Packet. These packets can be requested by emailing [email protected]. The complete prequalification packet must either be submitted prior to the RFQ response deadline or accompany your RFQ response.

Your complete response must include one signed original, one copy, and one thumb drive containing the complete RFQ response in a single PDF document. All these items must be sealed in one envelope, clearly marked “Response to Request for Qualifications: RFQ2026-083 Roofing Contractor Prequalification for 40 Orange Street Roof Replacement”. Mail or deliver your response to: St. Johns County School District, Facilities & Operations, 3740 International Golf Parkway, Suite 200, St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all instructions in the Request for Qualification document. Pay close attention to any specific requirements for historical building projects or barrel tile roofing. Ensure all requested forms and documentation are completed accurately and thoroughly.

If you are not already prequalified, start the prequalification process immediately. Request the packet and gather all necessary information well in advance of the deadline. Incomplete prequalification packets or RFQ responses will likely lead to disqualification.

Organize your submission exactly as specified: one signed original, one copy, and one thumb drive with the complete response as a single PDF. Double-check that your envelope is clearly marked with the correct solicitation number and description. Allow ample time for delivery to ensure your response arrives before the 1:30 PM ET deadline on October 8, 2026.