Notice of Rejection of All Proposals

This is a Notice of Rejection of All Proposals issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida on September 28, 2026, regarding ITB 26293-ITB-MST for Grass and Sod Services. The original solicitation sought bids for comprehensive grass and sod services across the district's 235 school facilities, encompassing purchase and installation of sod, labor, equipment, drainage facilitation, sod and grass repairs, new installations, renovations, and upgrades at both athletic and non-athletic areas. The scope included five sod varieties (Argentine Bahia, St. Augustine Floratam, Bermuda 419, Celebration, and Tiffway) with estimated annual line-item quantities ranging from 2,500 square feet for non-athletic repairs to 225,000 square feet for athletic field rolls and 45,000 to 180,000 square feet for installation labor. Technical questions were due August 6, 2026, with bids due August 20, 2026.

HCPS determined it was in its best interest to reject all proposals received and cancel the solicitation. The rejected proposals remain exempt from public records disclosure requirements under Florida Statutes Section 119.071(1)(b)3 for up to twelve months from the rejection date or until HCPS issues notice of an intended decision regarding a reissued solicitation. The contract would have included pricing on a FOB Destination basis with a one-year warranty on labor and materials, Net 45 payment terms, and compliance requirements including E-Verify verification, debarment certifications, drug-free workplace requirements, and various Florida Statutes certifications. Prospective bidders interested in protesting this rejection must file within the prescribed timeframe under Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3).