Addendum_1.pdf

This is an Addendum to a Competitive Solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Tampa, Florida for fencing services. Addendum #1, dated January 30, 2026, modifies the original RFP 26028-MST by revising the fencing specifications attachment. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive fencing services including new installations and repairs/maintenance across 270+ school sites for multiple fencing types: galvanized chain-link, vinyl-coated chain-link, vinyl privacy, wood privacy, wood post-and-rail, steel decorative, Deacero panel, temporary fencing, and athletic field fencing. The price sheet contains 238 line items with estimated annual usage quantities ranging from single units to 18,000 linear feet. Contractors must maintain large inventory on hand and meet service response times of four hours for Priority 1 emergencies, 10 business days for Priority 2 restoration, and 15 business days for Priority 3 completion. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, and proposals must be submitted electronically via VendorLink by February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The initial contract term begins upon School Board approval and includes automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on appropriations, performance, and continued need.

Pricing shall be firm for the initial contract term and inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, delivery, and applicable fees, with contractors permitted to propose a maximum cost-plus fifteen percent markup for miscellaneous materials not listed on the price sheet. HCPS may award contracts to one or more primary vendors by maintenance area (West, Central, or East), with secondary contractors serving as backup vendors. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (30%), specifications and scope of work understanding (25%), cost and best value (35%), and small business enterprise utilization (10%). Contractors must demonstrate five years of verifiable experience with all fencing types, current VendorLink vendor registration, required insurance with HCPS as additional insured, and compliance with Jessica Lunsford Act requirements. Proposers must complete mandatory compliance affidavits certifying they do not meet prohibited criteria under Florida Statutes 287.138 regarding foreign countries of concern and do not engage in human trafficking or labor coercion. HCPS will not reimburse contractors for tool or equipment rental, travel time, call-out fees, premium weekend/holiday rates, or quote fees. Projects valued under $10,000 are the primary scope, while those exceeding $10,000 may require competitive quotes from other responsive proposers.