Addendum_4.pdf

This is Addendum 4 to a competitive solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for fencing services under RFP 26028-MST. The addendum, dated February 19, 2026, modifies the original solicitation documents and all previously issued addenda. HCPS seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive fencing services including new installations and repairs/maintenance for multiple fencing types across 270+ school sites serving approximately 225,000 students. The procurement encompasses galvanized chain-link, vinyl-coated chain-link, vinyl privacy, wood privacy, wood post-and-rail, steel decorative, Deacero panel, temporary, and athletic field fencing. Contractors must maintain large inventory on hand and respond to day-to-day needs, emergencies, and athletic field fencing requirements with Priority 1 emergency response within four hours, Priority 2 restoration within 10 business days, and Priority 3 completion within 15 business days. The price sheet contains 238 line items with estimated annual usage quantities ranging from single units to 18,000 linear feet. Questions were 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 automatically renews for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on appropriations, contractor performance, continued need, and mutual agreement.

This specific addendum corrects the price sheet documentation by disregarding the "Revised Price Sheet, Sheet Metal" posted on February 10, 2026, and directing all bidders to use only the "Revised Price Sheet 26028 Fencing Services" posted on February 9, 2026. Contractors may propose a maximum cost-plus fifteen percent markup for miscellaneous materials not listed. All pricing must be firm for the initial contract term and inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, delivery, and applicable fees. 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. HCPS may award contracts to one or more primary vendors by maintenance area (West, Central, or East), with secondary contractors serving as backup vendors. Contractors must be owner of all required tools and equipment, as HCPS will not reimburse for tool or equipment rental, travel time, call-out fees, premium weekend/holiday rates, or quote fees. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their bid/proposal submission on the form provided in the competitive solicitation.