Addendum_2.pdf

This is Addendum #2 to a competitive solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services for flooring materials and installation services under ITB 26190-MST. The original solicitation encompasses seven flooring categories: carpet tile (22,300 square yards standard moisture content, 1,000 square yards high moisture content), vinyl flooring (306,000 square feet Armstrong vinyl), vinyl tile installation (250,000 square feet), miscellaneous carpet and vinyl items including cove base and moisture mitigation materials, epoxy decorative quartz resinous flooring, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) products and installation, and dance flooring components. The addendum, issued August 6, 2026, modifies the original solicitation by adding Group H and Group I to the revised price sheet. Technical questions were due July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. All bids must be submitted electronically through www.myvendorlink.com without handwritten entries or PDF submissions. The contract includes a one-year minimum warranty on all products and labor, and bidders may not withdraw bids for 120 days after the due date.

All pricing must be quoted FOB Destination and include complete labor, materials, surface preparation, furniture movement, inside delivery, and setup. Vendors bidding on epoxy (Group D) and LVT (Group E) must submit product specifications for departmental review and approval. Payment terms are Net 45 days from delivery or invoice receipt, whichever is later. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) vendors may request alternative "pay upon approval" payment terms and may receive competitive advantage through HCPS Office of Supplier Development certification. Bidders must provide three business references from the previous three years, with preference given to school districts and government agencies. Preference in tie-bid situations is available to bidders demonstrating drug-free workplace programs. HCPS encourages participation from certified Small Business Enterprises, minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. This contract replaces previous contract 21085A-MST-VT.