26298ITBMST_Fencing_Services_Addendum_3.pdf
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- 26298-ITB-MST
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This is Addendum 3 to a competitive solicitation (ITB 26298-ITB-MST) issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida for fencing services. The addendum, dated August 28, 2026, modifies the original solicitation and addresses clarifications regarding fence specifications, pricing, and project scope. The fencing services contract encompasses multiple job types throughout the school district over a one-year contract period, including galvanized chain link fence, vinyl-coated chain link fence, vinyl privacy fencing, wood privacy fencing, wood post and rail fencing, steel decorative fencing, and Deacero panel fencing across 237 line items. The original bid submission deadline was August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with technical questions due by August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This addendum does not establish a new deadline but rather clarifies specifications and answers bidder questions raised during the solicitation process.
Key clarifications provided in this addendum include: vinyl-coated chain link fence fabric specifications requiring 9-gauge wire with 6-gauge finished coating; ornamental picket fence specifications requiring Montage Plus Majestic with 3/4-inch pickets and three horizontal rails; panic gate requirements specifying Tuf-Guard gates manufactured by Merchants Metals or approved equals with shop drawings and product specifications required for alternative products; line post sizing with 2-inch posts for 6-foot fences and 2.5-inch posts for 7 to 12-foot fences; and confirmation that gate line items 92-95 are priced per unit, not per linear foot, with pricing including both labor and material. The addendum also clarifies that this is a multi-site district contract rather than a site-specific project and directs bidders to use the provided Excel price sheet for submission. The school board declined to provide price escalation provisions for raw material cost increases, maintaining fixed firm pricing for the full 12-month contract term. All bids must be submitted electronically through VendorLink with pricing on an FOB Destination basis.
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HillsboroughSchools.org • P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • (813) 272-4000 Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507
Superintendent Van Ayres
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
ADDENDUM TO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION
August 28, 2026
Competitive Solicitation No. and Name: 26298-ITB-MST Fencing Services
Addendum #: 3
NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS/PROPOSERS/RESPONDENTS
The above-referenced competitive solicitation is modified as outlined in this addendum. The original competitive solicitation documents and any previously issued addenda remain in full force and effect, except as modified by this addendum, which is hereby made part of the competitive solicitation. Respondents must consider this Addendum when preparing and submitting their bid/proposal/quote/reply.
1. This Addendum amends the above-referenced solicitation in the following particulars only:
Section Description of Change Revision 2: Price Sheet Attachment 26298-ITB-MST Price Sheet Revised 2 is hereby replaced. The only change made is the unlocking of Excel cells to ensure editing. No other content has been changed.
See attachment: 26298-ITB-MST Price Sheet Revised 3
2. Questions and Answers
The following questions and answers are provided as a matter of information to clarify issues raised regarding the competitive solicitation. To the extent that changes to the competitive solicitation are required based on the questions received, the competitive solicitation has been modified as noted above in the competitive solicitation section of this addendum.
Question Answer Given the documented volatility of raw material costs in the fencing industry, will the School Board consider a price escalation provision within this annual contract?
Specifically, if a bidder experiences a verified manufacturer or mill price increase exceeding 5%, will the Board allow a mutual amendment to the unit price schedule, or is it the Board`s intent that all contract unit prices remain fixed-firm for the full 12-month term?
See Section 3.2.3
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Good morning, To get a proposal started, we need:
Site Address or Zip code for delivery:
Timeline for deployment:
Duration of the rental:
• Could you please confirm the total linear footage of fencing needed for the site? Just want to ensure we’re accounting for the full perimeter and any access points properly.
• Will you be utilizing sandbags or 5/8 posts that will need to be driven 2 feet into the ground?
• Will the site be on Dirt/Asphalt/Concrete?
• Our Fencing product comes in 2 different panel sizes; did you have a preference, or can we decide based on the linear footage of the fencing need? (6x12 or 8x12 panels)
• Did you have any privacy screen preferences for the product?
• Would you be utilizing a 12 or 24 ft gate access to the site?
• Do you require any man-gates? (small pedestrian access gates)
Enjoy your day!
Michael Myers Product Sales Manager- Fencing Willscot-Mobile Mini Direct: +1 (239) 437-1164 Cell: +(239) 295-6296 Michael.Myers@willscot.com
26298-ITB-MST Fencing Services is a contract for potentially multiple jobs throughout the district over the given contract period. This is not a site-specific contract.
Is there an actual table that we input our pricing into or do we simply use the fencing services price sheet (excel) that is available above, fill it out, and then upload it into Vendorlink when we are ready to submit?
Please use the excel sheet provided.
In section 3.4.5.3 for fence post size, there is a range for fabric height of "Up to 6 ft" and "6ft to 9ft". With the "Up to 6 ft" being 2" Line Posts and "6ft to 9ft" being 2 1/2" Line Posts. Can you confirm whether a 6 ft fence would be 2" or 2 1/2" line posts?
A 6-foot fence shall use 2-inch line posts. Fences 7 feet through 12 feet shall use 2-1/2-inch line posts.
Just want to verify that the panic gates must by Tuf- Guard manufactured by Merchants Metals?
Yes. Panic gates shall be Tuf-Guard gates manufactured by Merchants Metals, or an approved equal. For an equal product to be considered, the contractor shall submit shop drawings and product specifications at the time of bid for review and approval.
Want to verify that the vinyl chain link wire mesh is 9 Ga.
Core coated to a 6 Ga. finish?
Yes. All chain-link fence fabric shall be 9-gauge wire woven fabric. Vinyl-coated fabric shall have a 6-gauge finished coating.
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Want to verify that the Ornamental fence is Montage Plus (3/4" pickets) and that it will have 3 horizontal rails?
Yes. The ornamental picket fence shall be Montage Plus Majestic, with 3/4-inch pickets and three horizontal rails, as the basis of design. See Page 44 of Bid 26298.
It looks like line items 92 - 95 should be priced "per linear foot" NOT "each" as marked on the spreadsheet? Please confirm
No, the lines are correct at each. The gates are a specific size, and the price includes labor and material.
This Addendum shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Sincerely, Ronalda Emerson, Procurement Officer
THE BIDDER/PROPOSER/RESPONDENT MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM WITH YOUR
BID/PROPOSAL/REPLY ON THE FORM PROVIDED IN THE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION.
| 1. This Addendum amends the above-referenced solicitation in the following particulars only: |
| 2. Questions and Answers |
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