AB_Staffing_Solutions__Sole_Src_Notification_25619-SSD-DST_111325.pdf

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF INTENT

TO

PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

(25619-SSD-DST: AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS)

The following commodities and services listed below may be a “Single Source” or a “Sole Source” (only one (1) source from which to purchase the commodities and services).

Single/Sole Source No. & Vendor Name: 25619-SSD-DST: AB Staffing Solutions Single/Sole Source Posting Date (7 business days): From: Thursday, November 13, 2025 To: Monday, November 24, Protest Period (3 business days) From: Monday, November 24, 2025 To: Thursday, November 27, Commodities and Services: See Exhibit A. SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

This NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE shall serve as a notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the “School Board”) to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities and contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES. The description of the commodities and contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted per Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code. It will remain posted for seven (7) business days.

This is not a request for proposals, and no competitive solicitation is available. HCPS will not consider any response to be a proposal. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely to determine whether competition exists.

Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.vendorlink.com. “Like” shall mean equal, equivalent, or identical. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they can meet or exceed the requirements. All responses received within seven (7) business days after the publication of this Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source will be reviewed by HCPS.

A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to publish a competitive solicitation for this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: If Procurement Services does not receive “like” commodities and services information during the Single/Sole Source posting period above, the purchase request shall be issued to the School Board or renewed as approved by the School Board. This section shall serve as notice of the intended decision to enter a single/sole source contract in the manner specified in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. It may negotiate the best terms and conditions with the single/sole source vendor. HCPS shall submit a recommendation to the School Board (www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643) requesting approval to waive the solicitation process and proceed with the single/sole source purchase. Decisions concerning multiple-year sole sourcing are valid for one year after approval by the School Board and must be re-posted and validated before the renewal period.

Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres http://www.vendorlink.com/ http://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643

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Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any protest concerning HCPS’ decision must be timely received by the General Manager of Procurement Services at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602.

EXHIBIT A

SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

1. Describe what the item commodity and service is and how it is to be used by HCPS.

AB staffing is the only staffing agency that supplies medically complex students that are vent dependent and tracheostomies with backup nurses to make sure students do not miss school. Please see attached SOW and Sole Source letter. Thank you in advance. Please advance.

2. What feature or particular condition of this commodity and service is unique and cannot be obtained from any other source?

This letter serves as a formal request and justification for the sole source procurement of staffing services for medically complex students from AB Staffing Solutions within Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS). The scope of services includes the provision of qualified Registered Nursing (RN) personnel to support students who are medically fragile, specifically those requiring ventilator and tracheostomy care.

3. Vendor-provided information.

Description of Requirement

HCPS requires Registered Nurses (RNs) to ensure uninterrupted student care and compliance with the School Health Services Act (s. 381.0056, F.S.), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and other regulatory standards.

Services must be available during all school hours, including transportation, field trips, extended school year (summer school), and after-school programs.

Justification for Sole Source

AB Staffing Solutions has been identified as the only provider capable of meeting the following critical requirements:

- Specialized Expertise: Vendor staff possess certifications and experience specific to pediatric nursing, including care for students with complex medical needs, disabilities, and those requiring individualized education plans (IEPs) or Section 504 Accommodation Plans.

- Regulatory Compliance: Vendor meets all state and federal licensing, credentialing, background check, and continuing education requirements, including compliance with the Florida Board of Nursing and FERPA.

- Immediate Availability: Vendor can deploy qualified personnel, which is essential to maintain student safety and operational readiness across all HCPS locations.

Determination

Based on the above, AB Staffing Solutions can provide these services on a sole source basis for the eligible students at

HCPS.

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EXHIBIT B

RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE

COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

The following must be completed, signed, and returned as part of your response. Your response will not be accepted without this form, signed by a supplier’s authorized agent.

Respondents who believe they have “like” commodities and services must:

• upload this EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES; and

• provide sufficient information regarding their ability to supply the described commodities and services to allow for an evaluation to determine “like” commodities or “like” services.

Responses received after the Response Due Date and Time (see page one) will not be accepted.

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN):

Telephone Number:

Email:

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