5-ITB-25-00353 Presure Washing Services (SBE Set-Aside) .pdf

Invitation to Bid Pressure Washing Services (SBE Set-Aside)

ITB-25-00353

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SOLICITATION TYPE: Competitive Sealed Bids

SOLICITATION NUMBER: ITB-25-00353

SOLICITATION TITLE: Pressure Washing Services (SBE Set-Aside)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (County) is seeking competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors to perform pressure washing services with the intent of removing dirt, grime, spider webs, organic growth, and all other loose debris from the exterior of buildings, structures, including ground storage tanks (sized up to 6 Million Gallons), parking lots, and other items. The structures are located throughout Hillsborough County. The resulting contract is for a three (3) year term.

DUE DATE & TIME: October 15, 2025, [2:00 P.M.] Eastern Time (our clock)

PRIMARY CONTACT: Tracy Edwards, Senior Buyer

BID SUBMISSION: The County will only accept bids submitted through its electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). Bids that are submitted or delivered by non-electronic means (hard-copy paper), facsimile, electronic mail (e-mail), electronic file, or means other than through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement) will not be accepted or considered. Please visit our vendors webpage (hcfl.gov/vendors) for information regarding vendor registration, electronic bid submission, procurement opportunities, and other important resources.

TIMELINESS: To preserve the integrity of the competitive sealed bid process, bids submitted after the due date and time listed above, unless otherwise amended, cannot and will not be accepted. Please do not wait until the last minute, hour, or day to submit your bid, as you may encounter technical difficulties or issues that cannot be resolved before the due date and time.

When preparing to submit your bid, please read and follow all instructions regarding formatting and other details related to the form(s) to be used.

Again, please do not wait until it’s too late for assistance. We value and need your participation, so the last thing we want is for you to miss this opportunity.

QUESTIONS: ● Questions regarding technical difficulties or errors encountered while submitting proposals through Euna Procurement must be directed to

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING BID

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Euna Procurement Support at 1-844-226-3862 or support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com.

● Questions regarding the specifications or solicitation document must be directed to the primary contact listed above using the “messages” section in Euna Procurement for this particular procurement.

• To be given consideration, such requests must be received no later than 14 calendar days after the date of Solicitation issuance in Euna Procurement, site visit, or pre-bid conference, whichever is later.

● Questions regarding vendor registration, training, or general questions must be directed to the Supplier Engagement Team at (813) 272-5790 or iSupplier@HCFL.gov.

SBE SET-ASIDE: This is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Set-Aside Contract that is subject to the policies and procedures governing the County’s SBE Program.

Accordingly, the County will only accept bids from bidders who are registered with the County’s MBE Division as a Hillsborough County SBE as of the date and time when bids are due. Please see Special Terms and Conditions for complete details and requirements.

CONE OF SILENCE: A Cone of Silence is in effect for this procurement; therefore, no bidder, interested party and/or their principals, officers, employees, attorneys, or agents shall communicate with County employees, the Hearing Master assigned to hear the applicable protest appeal and/or members of the Board of County Commissioners, including their aides and employees regarding this procurement and/or a related protest, except as otherwise provided in the Hillsborough County Procurement Protest Policy and Procedures Ordinance. The Cone of Silence does not prohibit a bidder from communicating with the Director of Procurement, staff in the Procurement Services Department, or the County’s attorney assigned to this procurement. Violating the Cone of Silence may disqualify the bidder from consideration for award. Please refer to the Instructions for complete details about the Cone of Silence.

INSURANCE: Insurance coverage is required for this procurement. Please see Special Terms and Conditions for complete details and requirements.

SURETY (BONDS): Bid, performance, and/or payment surety is not required for this procurement.

E-VERIFY: The Department of Homeland Security's Image Program and E-Verify apply to this procurement. Please see General Terms and Conditions for complete details and requirements.

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1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Scope

The Water Resources, Pet Resources, and Parks and Recreation Departments are seeking competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors to perform pressure washing services with the intent of removing dirt, grime, spider webs, organic growth, and all other loose debris from the exterior of buildings, structures, including ground storage tanks (sized up to 6 Millon Gallons), parking lots, and other items. The structures are located throughout Hillsborough County. The resulting contract is for a three (3) year term.

1.2. Minimum Qualifications

The Bidder/Proposer or principal thereof shall demonstrate recent experience in providing substantially similar services.

1.3. Minimum Requirements

1.3.1 Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

1.3.2 Contractor is responsible for proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all its employees on the job site(s).

1.3.3 Pressure washing should be in the range of 2,000 to 4,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) at eight (8) gallons per minute (GPM). Certain locations/structures may require other pressures:

1.3.3.1 2000 psi =Light Duty <Gutters, Brick, Fencing, Decks

1.3.3.2 3000 psi = Medium Duty <Pools, Sidewalks, Driveways, Roofs

1.3.3.3 4000 psi = Heavy Duty < Stripping Paint, Concrete Restoration, Tank Cleaning.

1.3.4 Contractor shall clean using a high pressure (water) washing system or steam cleaner.

1.3.5 Contractor shall only use the minimum amount of detergents and cleaners required to achieve a clean surface.

1.3.6 Contractor shall use products that are labeled "phosphate free" and are rapidly biodegradable. No hazardous chemicals shall be used.

1.3.7 Detergents and soaps used in washing activities shall be approximately pH neutral.

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1.3.8 Avoid using cleaning products if the package label:

1.3.8.1 Has a warning that the product is strongly alkaline acidic.

1.3.8.2 Indicates the product contains petroleum products or distillates.

1.3.8.3 Contains chlorinated solvents.

1.3.9 Contractor shall clean up work area after project completion.

1.3.10 Exterior walls shall be free from streaks and oxidation. Surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed. No streaking shall occur from runoff in joints, seams, or other similar areas.

1.3.11 Contractor shall report to the Project Manager or designee any additional surface areas that may need attention.

1.3.12 The Project Manager is the final approving authority for all completed work.

Should the Project Manager reject the service, the Contractor shall perform the cleaning service again, at no additional cost to the County, until approval by the Project Manager.

1.3.13 Contractor shall provide all the equipment necessary to perform the work contemplated in the specifications contained herein. This shall include, but not be limited to, the contractor's lift.

1.3.14 Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris around the structure prior to pressure washing.

1.3.15 Hourly Rate Compensation

1.3.15.1 Contractor shall have the resources, staffed sufficiently and equipped to temporarily move items (items which are not bolted down) which may hinder successful pressure washing performance, included items may be, but are not limited to:

• Sporting equipment

• Picnic tables

• Turf and foam

• Trashcans

• Benches

• Pads

• Mats

1.3.15.2 Contractor shall invoice for only the time it took its staff to appropriately, safely, and carefully remove items hindering the completion of the

ITB No. ITB-25-00353 Page 5 area designated for pressure washing, and time to place the items back to their original place and position, at the standard hourly rate which is listed on bid documents.

1.3.15.3 The Overtime Hourly rate shall only be utilized at the requesting department’s County Project Manager’s discretion. Contractor shall coordinate pressure washing projects during the County’s standard hours of operation. The Contractor shall acquire written approval by the requesting department’s County Project Manager to utilize the Overtime Hourly rate. The County reserves the right to deny compensation for overtime work performed which does not have prior written approval by the requesting department’s County Project Manager.

1.3.15.4 The County reserves the right to request and be provided with official timecards of employees working on County projects to ensure taxpayer funds are being spent appropriately. The Contractor’s refusal to provide official timecards or other requested documentation pertinent to this contract, are grounds for non-payment of invoice(s), termination of contract and/or debarment.

1.3.16 Damages

1.3.16.1 Contractor shall not damage existing property. Test patches will be utilized to confirm the correct pressure is being applied to the surface being cleaned.

1.3.16.2 Contractor shall be held responsible and required to repair, rebuild, or restore to its former condition, any or all portions of existing utilities, structures, equipment, appurtenances, or facilities, other than those to be paid for under the Specifications, which may be disturbed or damaged due to Contractor's operations, at no additional cost to the County.

1.3.17 Storage

The County shall provide limited storage for heavy equipment at or near the buildings or structures being washed. Contractor shall be responsible for securing all equipment when not in use.

1.3.18 Scheduling

1.3.18.1 Contractor shall propose and submit a detailed schedule to the Project Manager or designee prior to the start of work.

1.3.18.2 Contractor shall notify Project Manager or designee 24 hours prior to starting work to avoid disruption of plant operations.

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1.3.18.3 Contractor shall arrange cleaning operations around the normal working hours of 7:00am to 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday.

No work will be authorized outside of these hours, nor will any payment be made for any work outside of these hours unless approval is granted in advance by the Project Manager or designee.

1.3.18.4 At times, the Project Manager or designee shall provide to the Contractor, a list of locations with recommended service frequencies, which necessitates pressure washing services. The Contractor will generate quotes for each location based on contract specifications then create a comprehensive schedule for the County’s Project Manager or designee to review and approve.

The County reserves the right to verify Contractor is providing an accurate quote based on the square footage of location. The County Project Manager or designee shall approve quote and schedule if deemed appropriate. The County Project Manager or designer may ask the Contractor to adjust quote and/or schedule based on accurate additional information.

1.3.18.5 The County at times may have an immediate request for services. The Contractor shall accommodate the County’s immediate request(s) for services on-site with appropriate personnel, resources and equipment, within 24 hours of written request to perform requested services.

1.3.18.6 Changes to the schedule shall be permitted only with prior written authorization from the Project Manager or designee.

1.4. Preparation for Delivery

Delivery of the goods and/or performance of the Services and/or Work must be no later than 14 Days after Contractor's receipt of a Purchase Order from the County. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all freight charges. Offers that propose delivery timelines that do not fall within the aforementioned delivery time frame will be subject to rejection.

2. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 Basis for Award (Overall Low)

Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible Bidder meeting Specifications.

Award will be made to a single Bidder for all line items. If a Bidder fails to submit an Offer on all line items, then that Bidder is not eligible for award.

2.2 Insurance, Contractor

See ITB-25-00353 Insurance Requirements Attachment

2.2.1 No work for the County shall commence or occupancy of any of its property take place until the required Certificates of Insurance and copies of the policies, if requested, ITB No. ITB-25-00353 Page 7 are received by the County and written Notice to Proceed is issued to the Contractor by the County.

2.2.2 The insurance coverages and limits required of the Contractor under the Contract Documents are designed to meet the minimum requirements of the County. They are not designed as a recommended insurance program for the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for the sufficiency of its own insurance program. Should the Contractor have any questions concerning its exposure to loss under the Contract Documents or the insurance coverages needed therefore, it should seek professional assistance.

2.2.3 If the insurance coverage initially provided by the Contractor is to expire prior to completion of the Work, renewal Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished to the County the ten (10) Days prior to expiration of current coverages.

2.2.4 Should the Contractor fail to maintain the insurance coverages required by the Contract Documents, the County may, at its option, either terminate this Agreement for default or procure and pay for such coverage, charge the Contractor for and deduct the costs of the same from payments due the Contractor. A decision by the County to procure and pay for such insurance coverage shall not operate as a waiver of any of its rights under the Contract Documents.

2.2.5 Failure of the Contractor to submit the required Certificates of Insurance within the times required by this Section may result in a delay in issuing the Notice to Proceed. The parties specifically agree that such a delay is neither excusable nor compensable and will not entitle the Contractor to a change in the Contract Price or Time.

2.3 Optional Provision for Other Agencies

Unless otherwise stipulated by the Bidder/Proposer in its Offer, the Bidder/Proposer agrees to make available to all government agencies, departments, and municipalities the Offer prices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Solicitation Document, should any governmental entity desire to buy under the Contract resulting from this Solicitation Document.

2.4 Purchase Order/Contract

By submitting an Offer, the Bidder/Proposer declares that it understands and agrees that Bidder’s/Proposer’s Offer in addition to the Specifications, the Instructions, the General Terms and Conditions, the Special Terms and Conditions, the Insurance and Bond requirements, any Amendment(s) issued and all applicable attachments to this Solicitation Document shall become a valid contract between the County and the Contractor upon approval of the contract award by the Board of County Commissioners (if applicable), upon approval of the contract award by the County Administrator (if applicable), or upon the County’s issuance of a Contract Purchase Agreement, Blanket Purchase Agreement, or Purchase Order, whichever occurs sooner.

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2.5 Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

2.5.1 SBE Set-Aside Contract - This project is a Small Business Set-Aside Contract and is subject to the policies and procedures governing the Hillsborough County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. Accordingly, the County will only accept Bids/Offers from businesses/firms that are registered with the County as a Hillsborough County SBE at the time of the Close Date of this solicitation. Bids/Offers from businesses/firms that are not registered by Hillsborough County as an SBE will NOT be accepted. Information regarding registration as a County SBE can be directed to the Hillsborough County Minority and Small Business Enterprises Division at (813) 829-2650. Additional information regarding Small/Minority Business development can be found at the following URL:

https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough/minorities-women-and-small-business/

2.5.2 Rejection of Bids - In the event all Offers submitted under the SBE Program are deemed to be excessive and unreasonable by the County, the County shall have the right to reject all Bids/Offers and re-solicit the project/contract, wherein this project/Contract shall be open to all qualified bidders.

2.6 Contract Period for Term Contract

The Contract resulting from this Solicitation Document will be in effect for a three (3)-year period (ending on the last day of the final month) from the effective date of the Contract as established by the County’s Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA).

2.7 Estimated Quantities

Quantities given represent the best estimate for use and shall be the basis for award. However, these quantities are not intended to represent actual requirements, which are not known at this time and may vary during the Contract Period. The County does not guarantee a minimum total purchase. Furthermore, the requirements of the County may exceed best estimates and the Successful Bidder/Proposer shall provide such requirements to the extent they are reasonable.

2.8 Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council: Reference Laws of Florida 69-1112 and 69-1119

All Offers received by the County in response to this Solicitation Document shall be considered as Offers to members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council. Members, at their discretion, may utilize the Contract that results from this Solicitation Document. Members may purchase the goods, Services and/or Work under the same terms and conditions as the Contract between the Contractor and the County. Members will issue their own purchase orders, issue payments and coordinate the service locations with the Contractor, as applicable. The Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council consists of the following agencies:

https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough/minorities-women-and-small-business/ https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough/minorities-women-and-small-business/

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Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

City of Plant City

City of Tampa

City of Tampa Housing Authority

City of Temple Terrace

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Expressway Authority

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Hillsborough Community College

Hillsborough County School Board

Hillsborough County Sheriff

Property Appraiser

State Attorney’s Office

Supervisor of Elections

Tampa Palms Community Development District

Tampa Port Authority

Tampa Sports Authority

Tax Collector

2.9 Ordering

The County shall issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA) to cover any goods, Services and/or Work to be furnished under this Contract. The County user departments will then issue Standard Purchase Orders against the BPA/CPA on an as-needed basis. The Successful Bidder/Proposer shall deliver the applicable goods, Services and/or Work only upon receipt of a Standard Purchase Order. No goods, Services and/or Work are to be

ITB No. ITB-25-00353 Page 10 provided until a Standard Purchase Order is issued. However, any Standard Purchase Order issued PRIOR to the end of the Contract Period shall be completed, invoiced and paid after the expiration of the Contract. Orders shall be issued only during the Contract Period. The County reserves the right to modify the delivery location(s) identified throughout the Contract Period.

2.10 Termination for Convenience

In the event the County elects to terminate the Contract, the County shall provide the Contractor with notice of termination in writing by electronic and/or certified mail. The County shall pay the Contractor for any accepted goods, Services and/or Work provided by the Contractor to the County prior to the Contractor’s receipt of said termination notice.

3.0 Definitions

The following words and expressions (or pronouns) shall, wherever they appear in this Solicitation Document and the Contract Documents, be construed as follows unless a different meaning is clear from the context.

3.1 Agreement

"Agreement" shall mean the written agreement between the County and the Contractor covering the goods and/or Services to be provided and/or the Work to be performed pursuant to this Solicitation Document. The Agreement (if one is required for this particular Solicitation Document) will be attached to and made a part of the Contract Documents.

3.2 Amendment(s), Addendum, or Addenda

"Amendment(s)", "Addendum", or "Addenda" shall mean the additional information and/or requirements concerning this Solicitation Document that are issued by the County, in writing, prior to the Close Date.

3.3 Bid(s), or Bidder's Bid

"Bid(s)", "Bidder’s Bid”, "Proposal(s)", or "Quote(s)" shall mean the offer, bid, proposal, or quote of the Bidder/Proposer submitted on the prescribed forms setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed, along with all other documents submitted by the Bidder/Proposer in response to this Solicitation Document.

3.4 Bidder

"Bidder" or "Proposer" shall mean any person, partnership, corporation or other entity or organization submitting a Bid, Proposal, or Quote to provide the goods, Services and/or Work solicited by the County in this Solicitation Document.

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3.5 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

“Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)” shall mean the County’s written document to the Contractor stating the products/Services/Work to be provided, the pricing for said products/Services/ Work, the effective dates for the provision of said products/Services/Work, and any additional terms and conditions of the Contract, if applicable.

3.6 Board of County Commissioners

"Board of County Commissioners" shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County, Florida.

3.7 Bond

"Bond" or "Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)" shall mean bid bond, performance bond, and/or payment bond and other instruments of security furnished by the Bidder/Proposer/Contractor and its Surety in accordance with this Solicitation Document and/or the Contract Documents.

3.8 Business Day(s)

“Business Day(s) "shall mean Monday through Friday excluding public holidays.

3.9 Change Order

“Change Order” shall mean a written order or alteration to a Contract or Purchase Order signed by the appropriate County and Contractor authority directing an addition, deletion, or revision in the provision of the goods and/or Services or an adjustment in the Contract Price and/or Contract Time.

3.10 Close Date

"Close Date" shall mean the date and time set for delivery to the County of all Offers submitted in response to this Solicitation Document.

3.11 Contract or Contract Documents

"Contract" or "Contract Documents" shall mean the Definitions, Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance and Bond requirements, Specifications, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Requirements, all Amendment(s) issued, the Offer, the Agreement (if applicable), all the attached documents identified in this Solicitation Document, all supplementary drawings issued after award of the contract, all Change Orders, all Allowance Authorization Releases, and all provisions required by law to be a part of the Contract Documents, whether actually inserted therein or not.

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3.12 Contract Price

"Contract Price" shall mean the total monies payable to the Contractor under the Contract Documents.

3.13 Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA)

“Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA)” shall mean the County’s written document to the Contractor stating the products/Services/Work to be provided, the pricing for said products/Services/ Work, the effective dates for the provision of said products/Services/Work, and additional terms and conditions of the Contract, if applicable.

3.14 Contract Time or Contract Period

"Contract Time" or “Contract Period” shall mean the number of calendar Days stated in the Contract Documents for the completion of the Work and/or the provision of the goods and/or Services specified therein.

3.15 Contractor

"Contractor" shall mean the Successful Offeror, whether a corporation, partnership, individual or any combination thereof, and its, their or his/her successors, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and permitted assignees.

3.16 County

"County" shall mean the Board of County Commissioners, Hillsborough County, Florida, for whom the Contract is being performed.

3.17 County Administrator

"County Administrator" shall mean Hillsborough County's County Administrator, or a designee identified by the County Administrator to perform certain functions on behalf of the County Administrator.

3.18 Day(s)

"Day(s)" shall mean one calendar day.

3.19 Designee

"Designee" shall mean the person appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and/or the County Administrator to act on his/her behalf.

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3.20 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

"Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)" or "Bond" shall mean bid bond, performance bond, and/or payment bond and other instruments of security furnished by the Bidder/Proposer and/or Contractor and its Surety in accordance with this Solicitation Document and/or the Contract Documents.

3.21 Electronic Bidding System

"Electronic Bidding System" shall mean the County’s Electronic Bidding System.

3.22 Invitation To Bid

“Invitation to Bid” shall mean the Solicitation Document issued by the County for the goods, Services and/or Work specified herein; and shall include the Definitions, Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance and Bond requirements, Specifications, Requirements, and all Amendment(s) issued.

3.23 Minimum Specifications

"Minimum Specifications" shall mean the portion of the Specifications that address the technical requirements of the Work to be performed under this Contract including materials, equipment, and workmanship.

3.24 Modification Agreement

“Modification Agreement(s)” shall mean the written order to the Contractor authorizing an addition, deletion, or revision in the goods, Services and/or Work to be provided under the Contract Documents or an adjustment in the Contract Price issued after the award of and/or execution of the Contract/Agreement. Such written order must be approved and/or executed by the applicable authorized representatives of the County in accordance with County policy.

Modification Agreements that are required to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to County policy must be executed by the Contractor and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.

3.25 Notice

"Notice" shall mean a written notice for the County and the Contractor as set forth in this Solicitation Document and/or the Contract Documents.

3.26 Notice of Award

"Notice of Award" shall mean the written notice given by the County to the Successful Bidder/Proposer that said Bidder/Proposer has been selected by the County to provide the goods/Services and/or perform the Work specified in this Solicitation Document.

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3.27 Notice to Proceed

"Notice to Proceed" shall mean the written notice given by the County to the Successful Bidder/Proposer and/or Contractor of the date for the Work to start and/or for the date of the Successful Bidder/Proposer and/or Contractor to provide the goods and/or Services specified in the Contract Documents.

3.28 Offer(s)

"Offer(s)" or "Bid(s)" or "Proposal(s)" or "Quote(s)" shall mean the offer, bid, proposal, or quote of the Offeror submitted on the prescribed forms setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed, along with all other documents submitted by the Offeror in response to this Solicitation Document.

3.29 Offeror

"Offeror" shall mean any person, partnership, corporation or other entity or organization that has submitted an Offer, Bid, or Proposal to the County in response to a procurement solicitation issued by the County to provide equipment, supplies, materials, or Services.

3.30 Project

"Project" shall mean the entire action and/or improvement which is the subject of this Solicitation Document and/or the Contract Documents.

3.31 Project Manager

"Project Manager" shall mean the duly authorized representative of the Board of County Commissioners during the Contract Period.

3.32 Proposal(s)

"Proposal(s)" or "Bid(s)" or "Bidder’s Bid(s)” or "Quote(s)" shall mean the offer, bid, proposal, or quote of the Bidder/Proposer submitted on the prescribed forms setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed, along with all other documents submitted by the Bidder/Proposer in response to this Solicitation Document.

3.33 Proposer

"Proposer" or "Bidder" shall mean any person, partnership, corporation or other entity or organization submitting a Bid, Proposal, or Quote to provide the goods, Services and/or Work solicited by the County in this Solicitation Document.

3.34 Purchase Order

“Purchase Order” shall mean the County’s written document to the Contractor authorizing Work.

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3.35 Quote(s)

"Quote(s)" or "Bid(s)" or "Bidder’s Bid(s)” or "Proposal(s)" shall mean the offer, bid, proposal, or quote of the Bidder/Proposer submitted on the prescribed forms setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed, along with all other documents submitted by the Bidder/Proposer in response to this Solicitation Document.

3.36 Service(s)

"Service(s)" shall mean the activity/improvement and/or the means or methods necessary for implementation and prosecution of the Project and/or Work that is the subject of the Contract Documents.

3.37 Site(s)

"Site(s)" shall mean the area(s) upon or in which the Contractor’s operations are carried on and such other areas adjacent thereto as may be designated as such by the County.

3.38 Solicitation Document

"Solicitation Document" shall mean the solicitation issued by the County for the goods, Services and/or Work specified herein; and shall include the Definitions, Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance and Bond requirements, Specifications, Requirements, and all Amendment(s) issued.

3.39 Specifications

"Specifications” shall mean the detailed information set forth in the “Specifications” Section of this Solicitation Document describing and/or concerning the goods, Services and/or Work being solicited by the County via this Solicitation Document, including, but not limited to, any terms and conditions contained within the “Specifications” Section, any Amendment(s) issued related to the “Specifications” Section, and/or any drawings or maps relating to the “Specifications” Section of this Solicitation Document.

3.40 Subcontractor

"Subcontractor" shall mean any person, firm or corporation other than employees of the Contractor who or which contracts with the Contractor to furnish, or actually furnishes labor, materials, and/or equipment for the Work and/or Project to be performed that is the subject of the Contract Documents.

3.41 Successful Bidder/Proposer

“Successful Bidder” or "Successful Proposer" shall mean the Contractor and vice versa, whether a corporation, partnership, individual or any combination thereof, and its, their or his/her successors, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and permitted assignees.

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3.42 Surety

"Surety" shall mean any corporation that executes, as surety, the Bidder’s/Proposer's Bid/Proposal bond, and/or any corporation that executed, as surety, the Contractor’s Bid/Proposal, performance, and/or payment Bond.

3.43 Unilateral Change Order

“Unilateral Change Order” shall mean a written order or alteration to a Contract or Purchase Order signed by the appropriate County authority directing an addition, deletion, or revision in the provision of the goods and/or Services or an adjustment in the Contract Price and/or Contract Time that does not require concurrence of the Contractor.

3.44 Work

"Work" shall mean any and all obligations, duties and responsibilities necessary for the successful delivery of the goods and/or the successful completion of the Services, Project and/or tasks assigned to or undertaken by the Contractor pursuant to the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and other incidentals contemplated by and/or related to the Contracted Documents.

4.0 Instructions

4.1 Bid Submissions

4.1.1 The County shall only accept Offers through its Electronic Bidding System.

4.1.2 Offers delivered by non-electronic means, facsimile, electronic mail (e-mail) or electronic means other than through the County's Electronic Bidding System will not be considered.

4.2 Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Compliance

4.2.1 The County hereby notifies all Offerors that Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's), Disadvantaged Minority Business Enterprises (DMBE's), and Disadvantaged Women Business Enterprises (DWBE's) will be afforded an equal opportunity to participate in any award made by the County pursuant to this Solicitation Document and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The County prohibits any person/business involved in County contracting and procurement activities, to discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

4.2.2 Offeror acknowledges and agrees that it shall comply with all applicable state and federal Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) requirements.

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4.3 Award of Contract and Rejection of Bids

4.3.1 A Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in accordance with this Solicitation Document and applicable law.

4.3.2 The County, in its sole discretion, may determine whether acceptance of the Bid/Quote is in the best interest of the County. Further, the County reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Quotes and to waive any informality concerning a Bid/Quote whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the County and in conformance with Florida Law.

4.3.3 The County also reserves the right to reject the Bid/Quote of any Bidder:

4.3.3.1 determined to be non-responsible due to failure to perform properly or timely on a comparable contract; and

4.3.3.2 who is not in a position to perform the contract.

4.3.4 Bidder must have the capacity, knowledge, skill and general ability to fully perform.

Bidder must also have the integrity, reliability and other applicable qualities that will ensure good faith performance. The County reserves the right to require Bidder to submit documentation and other evidence attesting to the Bidder’s responsibility. The County may reject Bidder’s Bid/Quote if, at the County’s sole discretion, Bidder fails to submit documents and evidence of responsibility and/or the County has determined that the Bidder is not responsible.

4.4 Bid Documents

4.4.1 The Definitions, Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance and Bond requirements, Specifications, Requirements, any Amendment(s) issued, together with all the attached documents herein identified constitute the entire Solicitation Document, and must be the basis of all Offers.

4.4.2 Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer pricing, in addition to all Amendment(s) issued, and any other documentation required by this Solicitation Document that is submitted by the Bidder/Proposer in response to this procurement shall constitute the Offer. The Bidder/Proposer is only required to submit its Offer in addition to any Amendment(s) issued and any other documentation required by this Solicitation Document.

4.4.3 The Definitions, Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Requirements, Insurance and Bond requirements, Specifications, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements, all Amendment(s) issued, the Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer, the Agreement, if applicable, together with all other attached documents herein identified and all supplementary drawings issued after award of the Contract shall constitute the “Contract Documents” upon the award of this Solicitation Document.

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4.5 Bid/Proposal/Quote Pricing

Pricing must be quoted only in the space(s) provided within this Solicitation Document; no other form(s) will be accepted. When applicable, all prices quoted are to be free-on-board (F.O.B.) to the job site or specified delivery location in Hillsborough County, Florida.

4.6 Bid/Proposal/Quote Results

Preliminary results are generally available within two (2) Business Days to Bidders/Proposers in the County’s Electronic Bidding System.

4.7 Bidder/Proposer Request for Interpretation of Solicitation Document

No interpretation of the meaning of the Specifications or Scope of Work contained in this Solicitation or related Contract Documents will be made to any Bidder/Proposer orally. Every request for such interpretation must be submitted in writing through the electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). To be given consideration, such requests must be received no later than 14 calendar days after the date of Solicitation issuance in Euna Procurement, site visit, or pre-bid conference, whichever is later. All interpretations and supplemental instructions provided by the County will be in the form of a written amendment which, if issued, will be communicated to all Bidders/Proposers who have acknowledged participation within Euna Procurement. All issued amendments shall become part of the Contract Documents. The “Primary Contact” information on Page 1 of this Solicitation is provided in the event assistance is needed. No Bids or Proposals shall be submitted or accepted through electronic mail (e-mail), facsimile, or by hard copy (paper). Bids and Proposals will only be accepted and considered if submitted through Euna Procurement.

4.8 Bidder/Proposer Responsible for Examining/Investigating Work Site(s)

If applicable to this Solicitation Document, Bidder/Proposer is solely responsible for examining all Sites of the proposed Work and conducting any investigations necessary to inform itself of any difficulties that may be involved in the completion of the Work. Bidder’s/Proposer's failure to conduct such examinations and investigations shall not:

4.8.1 excuse the Successful Bidder’s/Proposer's failure to complete the Work in accordance with the Specifications and requirements set forth in this Solicitation Document based on the Successful Bidder’s/Proposer's ignorance of conditions or difficulties that may exist prior to the Close Date or of conditions or difficulties that may be encountered during the execution of the Work; and/or

4.8.2 be a basis for any claims for additional compensation and/or for any extensions of time.

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4.9 Procurement Policy and Procedures and Hillsborough County Ordinance – Protest Process and Procedures

Offeror is advised that by submitting an Offer, Offeror hereby agrees to comply with the County’s Procurement Policy and Procedures, including, but not limited to, the County’s policy and procedures regarding Bid protests and Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part A, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3. The County’s Procurement Policy and Procedures can be found on the County’s website at:

https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough/vendors/vendor-policies-forms-and-documents

Offeror is further advised that pursuant to Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part A, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, Sec. 2-567(b)(i), any protest of the Specifications and/or terms and conditions contained within this Solicitation Document must be received by the County no later than five (5) Business Days before the Close Date/Bid Submittal Deadline set forth in this Solicitation Document.

4.10 Bidder's/Proposer's Understanding of the Solicitation Document

Bidder/Proposer is solely responsible for reading and completely understanding this Solicitation Document in its entirety.

4.11 Brand Names, Etc.

4.11.1 In instances where the Specifications make this subject applicable, any use therein of brand names, manufacturers' names, trade names, information and/or catalog numbers are used solely for the purpose of providing descriptions and for establishing acceptable quality levels. Such references are not intended to place restriction on the Bidders/Proposers (other than as to quality) and Bidders/Proposers may propose and describe upon the Bid/Proposal/Quote forms deviations that the Bidder/Proposer believes to be equal to or better than the requirements set forth in this Solicitation Document. The burden of proof that the Bidder's/Proposer's proposed brand is in fact equal lies with the Bidder/Proposer.

4.11.2 Bidders/Proposers must furnish all requested information in the spaces provided on the Bid Proposal. Additionally, where required pursuant to the provisions of this solicitation, Bidders must submit the following with their Bid Proposal: catalog cuts, sketches, descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications relative to the items proposed and offered. References to previously submitted material concerned with previous Bid Proposals are not acceptable to County.

4.12 Cancellation of Solicitation Document

The County reserves the right to cancel, in whole, or in part, this Solicitation Document when deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

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4.13 Compliance With Occupational Safety and Health Act (O.S.H.A.)

In instances where such is applicable due to the nature of a Solicitation Document, all material, equipment, etc., as proposed and offered by the Bidder/ Proposer must meet and conform to all O.S.H.A. requirements.

4.14 Condition of Goods, Shipping Costs, and Claims Against Carrier

Unless otherwise specified, all goods supplied will be new, not used or re-manufactured.

Bid/Proposal/Quote prices shall include costs of delivery, shipping and handling. Any claims against the carrier will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.15 Cone of Silence

Pursuant to Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part A, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, there shall be a Cone of Silence for all procurement solicitations (except sole source procurement) issued by the County that are at or over the County's formal bid limit in order to safeguard the integrity of the County’s procurement and protest process. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the Cone of Silence shall go into effect on the date a procurement solicitation is issued by the County and shall end the earlier of five (5) Business Days after the County posts its notice of intent to award the contract(s) associated with this solicitation or on the date the procurement solicitation is canceled by the County. However, if a protest is timely filed, then the Cone of Silence shall remain in effect for the duration of the protest process including the exhaustion of any related appeals related to the protest. Unless otherwise provided for in Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part A, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, during the time period the Cone of Silence is in effect, no Offeror, interested party and/or their principals, officers, employees, attorneys or agents shall communicate with County employees, the Hearing Master assigned to hear the applicable protest appeal and/or members of the Board of County Commissioners, including their aides and employees regarding a procurement solicitation and/or its related protest. The Cone of Silence does not prohibit an Offeror from communicating with the Director of the County’s Procurement Services Department, County Procurement staff, or the attorney in the County Attorney’s office that is directly responsible for the applicable procurement solicitation (this information can be obtained by contacting the County Procurement staff person listed as the contact in the applicable procurement solicitation).

It is the responsibility of any Offeror/interested party to ensure that the Cone of Silence is no longer in effect prior to communicating with any person under the Cone of Silence (including determining whether protests have been filed for the subject solicitation and the status of such protests – which extends the Cone of Silence time period as stated above). A violation of the Cone of Silence will result in the disqualification of the Offeror from consideration in the award of the procurement solicitation unless it is determined that the violation is unintentional and/or not material.

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4.16 Deviations

Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer must state all deviations to the exact requirements imposed upon the Bidder/Proposer. Such deviations must be stated upon the Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer form;

otherwise, the County may consider Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer as being made in strict compliance with the requirements of this Solicitation Document. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Offers, or separable portions thereof, and to waive any minor irregularity, technicality, or omission if doing so will serve the County’s best interest. Only Offers which conform in all material respects to this Solicitation Document will be accepted. The County may reject any Offer not submitted in the manner specified by this Solicitation Document.

4.17 Drug Free Workplace Program

Pursuant to Section 287.087, Florida Statutes, Bidders/Proposers may submit with their Offers a certificate certifying that they have implemented a drug free workplace program. If two or more Offers are equal in price, quality, and service, preference will be given in the award process to the Bidder/Proposer who has furnished such certification with its Offer. A copy of the Drug-Free Workplace Form is attached to this solicitation and is also available from the Procurement Services Department website at:

https://hcfl.gov/departments/procurement

4.18 Electronic Payment Solution

4.18.1 Automated Clearing House (ACH). Payments from the County will be made through an ACH payment solution where Offerors are paid with direct deposit. If the

Offeror requests to opt out of being paid by direct deposit, then the Offeror should indicate its opt out in its Offer.

Note: If Bidder is already enrolled in the County's ACH solution for an existing contract/award, the Bidder will automatically receive payment using their enrolled solution in the event the Bidder is the Successful Bidder.

4.18.2 To enroll in ACH, Bidders must complete the Direct Deposit Authorization Form

(included in this solicitation) or at:

https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough

4.19 Equipment Demonstration

Prior to the Award of this Solicitation Document, the County reserves the right to require a demonstration of equipment as proposed in Bidder’s/Proposer's Offer. Each Bidder/Proposer shall be prepared to schedule a demonstration of the type of equipment proposed at a time and location mutually agreeable to the Bidder/Proposer and the County. The location should be within reasonable traveling distance from the County, and the County shall be responsible for the travel expenses of its County staff members attending such demonstration. Equipment https://hcfl.gov/departments/procurement https://hcfl.gov/businesses/doing-business-with-hillsborough

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Failure on the Bidder's/Proposer’s part to provide the equipment demonstration as described may result in the rejection of its Offer and/or suspension from consideration for award of bids, proposals, or contracts with the County for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

4.20 Execution of Written Agreement

Within ten (10) Days of the Notice of Award, the Successful Bidder/Proposer will be required to sign a written Agreement if one has been made a part of this Solicitation Document and identified as the “Agreement”.

4.21 Facilities Inspection

Prior to the award of this Solicitation Document, the County reserves the right to inspect the Bidder's/Proposer's facility and place of business to determine that the Bidder/Proposer has a regular, bona fide established business that is presently an on-going concern and is likely to continue as such, and is capable of providing the products and/or services, including any later warranty service, or replacement parts support as may be required.

4.22 Hillsborough County Business Tax

All Offerors are required to comply with Hillsborough County…