Attachment_A_-_Price_Sheet_P_1.xlsx

This is a Price Sheet for RFP 26040-RFP-MST issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for Tree Trimming and Removal Services across its 235 schools and facilities. The solicitation requests pricing for comprehensive tree services organized into two main sections: Section A covers turnkey services including tree removal by diameter breast height (ranging from 0"-5.9" to 50.0" or larger, with estimated annual usage of 60 to 350 trees per category), palm tree removal by height (40 to 140 trees annually), cluster palm removal by diameter (10 to 150 instances annually), stump and surface root grinding, tree trimming per ANSI A300 standards (120 to 2,240 trees annually across six diameter classifications), self-shedding and non-shedding palm tree services (1,400 trees annually), and lot/land/pond clearing equipment including bush hog (48 hours) and forestry mulcher equipment (16 to 24 hours). Section B addresses additional services including standard hours labor (6:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F at 85 hours annually), non-standard hours labor (25 hours annually), debris hauling (18 cubic yards), rootball backfill (12 cubic yards), and specialty equipment rental with cost-plus markup options. The contract term includes an initial period with automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on appropriation and performance.

Vendors must complete all blue sections of the price sheet with cost per unit of measure for each line item; responses must be submitted electronically via VendorLink by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The estimated contract budget does not exceed $1,750,000, with firm pricing required for the initial term and all pricing on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of delivery and materials. The Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP) applies to this solicitation, awarding one evaluation point for every 10 percent of projected contract dollars allocated to HCPS-registered certified small business subcontractors. Bidders must submit SBEP registration certificates and Letters of Intent identifying proposed subcontractors. All proposers must comply with Florida Statute 287.138 regarding foreign entity restrictions and execute vendor affidavits certifying compliance with state human trafficking laws. Service response requirements include providing estimates within three business days and responding to emergencies within two hours, with project completion timelines ranging from two to 15 business days depending on priority level.