25-0616-B-TF969_NOI.pdf

This Notice of Intent (NOI) is issued by Lake County Schools Procurement Services for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-0616-B-TF969 to provide playground equipment, shading structures, and safety surfaces for 26 elementary schools across the district. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying standardized playsets designed for two age groups (2-5 years and 5-12 years), along with comprehensive installation services including site preparation, safety surface application, and refuse removal. All submissions must be made through www.myVendorLink.com, with a questions deadline of August 15, 2025, and proposals due by August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will have an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewal periods. All work must comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM standards, and vendors must provide detailed cost proposals covering equipment, structures, surfaces, and repair services.

Evaluation will prioritize vendor qualifications and experience, with at least one public school system reference required. Lake County businesses receive additional consideration based on local office location, number of local employees, and ad valorem tax contributions. The estimated annual spend is $250,000, with a potential three-year total of $750,000. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with the School Board named as additional insured. Required certifications include Debarment Certification, Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes, and Drug-Free Workplace Certification. E-Verify compliance and Florida public records statute adherence are mandatory. The district reserves the right for multiple awards, quantity adjustments, and contract termination. The awarded vendor is not obligated to repair equipment from manufacturers for which they are not an authorized installer, and the district anticipates special requests requiring individual quotes.