Active OpportunityInfrastructure & MaintenanceDetected May 27, 2026

Within the Annex rehab planning, SHA’s May 19, 2026 CFP memo notes that S.Ly Architecture is “completing the final edits to the stair plans” and that SHA will issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the east stairwell rebuild within the next 2–3 weeks as a standalone project. Both stairwells at the Annex will ultimately be rebuilt, but the east stairwell will be constructed first under this separate contract.This is a discrete, near‑term construction opportunity focused on structural, code‑compliant egress improvements for a senior high‑rise. It will require a general contractor and/or structural concrete/steel specialists comfortable with working in occupied buildings, along with life‑safety knowledge and tight phasing. Trade contractors, life‑safety engineering firms, and construction managers should be preparing to respond once SHA publishes the IFB.

Project is carved out separately from the main Annex rehab; likely will precede the 223(f) loan closing and broader renovation work.

Sarasota Housing AuthorityAnnex East Stairwell Reconstruction IFB

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Infrastructure & Maintenance

Where this sits in the buying cycle

Now

Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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