26284_Notice_of_Rejection.pdf

This is a Notice of Rejection issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) on October 23, 2026, regarding RFP 26284-MST for Waterproofing Services. The solicitation, which had a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM EST and a proposal deadline of August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, sought qualified contractors to identify sources of water intrusion, perform building envelope repairs, and complete surface preparation and application work in compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, OSHA regulations, ASTM standards, manufacturer recommendations, SMACNA standards where applicable, and HCPS Facilities Maintenance Department requirements. HCPS has rejected all proposals received and cancelled the solicitation to revise the licensing requirements. The rejected proposals remain exempt from public records disclosure for up to twelve months from the date of this notice, or until HCPS provides notice of an intended decision concerning a reissued competitive solicitation or withdraws it.

Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3)(a), affected parties must file a protest, bond, or other security with HCPS within the prescribed timeframe or waive proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. The original solicitation included evaluation criteria weighted as follows: qualifications and experience (30%), specifications and scope of work (25%), cost and best value (35%), and utilization of HCPS-registered small business enterprises (10%). Contractors were required to provide standard and non-standard labor rates, maintain a one-year warranty on all goods and services, respond to warranty requests within 24 hours, comply with E-Verify, obtain Level II fingerprinting and background screening under the Jessica Lunsford Act if applicable, and provide evidence of workers' compensation insurance. Invoice payment terms were Net 45 days from delivery or receipt of satisfactory invoice. For additional information, inquiries should be directed to Erika James, Senior Procurement Officer, at erika.james@hcps.net.