Addendum_2_-_Bid_Due_Date.pdf

This is an addendum to a competitive solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida regarding Supplemental Nurse Staffing Services. The addendum modifies the original RFP 25349-RFP-DST by extending the proposal submission deadline from August 29, 2025, to Friday, September 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to supply Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with a minimum of two years of pediatric experience to provide nursing services to eligible students in accordance with the School Health Services Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). The initial contract term will commence following Board approval and continue through the first anniversary month, with potential automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year periods.

The estimated yearly budget for this contract is $11,650,000, with funding sources consisting of $1,150,000 (10%) from the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and $10,500,000 (90%) from state and local sources. Nurses holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) will receive the RN compensation rate, while those with associate degrees will be compensated at the LPN rate. The pricing structure is detailed in a comprehensive price sheet outlining hourly rates for different nursing staff categories, with an estimated annual usage of 1,640 hours per category. Vendors are required to complete specific sections of the pricing document and are prohibited from handwriting responses or saving the document as a PDF. All contractors must adhere to comprehensive federal compliance standards, including provisions for small and minority business participation, debarment protocols, and must complete an affidavit certifying they do not have ownership or controlling interests in designated foreign countries of concern.