Addendum_3.pdf

This is an Addendum to a competitive bid solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for flooring materials and installation services under ITB 26190-MST. The 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. Technical questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with bids due electronically through www.myvendorlink.com by August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. All pricing must be completed in the provided spreadsheet format without handwritten entries or PDF submissions. The contract includes a one-year minimum warranty on all products and labor, with vendors required to provide three business references from the previous three years, demonstrating preference for school districts and government agencies. Vendors bidding on epoxy (Group D) and LVT (Group E) must submit product specifications for departmental review and approval prior to award.

Pricing must include complete labor, materials, surface preparation, furniture movement, inside delivery, and setup quoted FOB Destination, with payment terms established at Net 45 days from delivery or invoice receipt, whichever is later. All installation pricing must be inclusive of adhesives, fasteners, sealants, and patching compounds per manufacturer and HCPS specifications. HCPS encourages participation from certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with SBE certification through the HCPS Office of Supplier Development potentially providing competitive advantage; SBE vendors may request alternative "pay upon approval" payment terms. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 120 days after the due date. Preference in tie-bid situations is available to bidders demonstrating drug-free workplace programs. This contract replaces incumbent contract 21085A-MST-VT.