Bid_Evaluation_Form_25-JG-027B.pdf

This is a Bid Evaluation Form for the Pinellas County School District's Chemical Fire Suppression Systems: Maintenance & Repair Services solicitation (Bid 25-JG-027B). The District is soliciting sealed electronic bids for maintenance and repair services related to chemical fire suppression systems. Bids are due before 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, through the District's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/PCSB. The District will select one qualified contractor based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this form. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to register with OpenGov Procurement to receive automatic notifications of bid solicitations and any addenda issued during the solicitation period.

The evaluation form allocates points across multiple criteria to determine the winning bidder. Hourly rates comprise the largest portion of the evaluation, with 50 maximum points each for permitted technician straight time and helper straight time rates, 25 points each for technician and helper nights/weekends rates, and 25 points each for emergency night/weekend rates for both positions. Supervisor rates receive 5 points for straight time, nights/weekends, and emergencies. The evaluation also includes 25 points for a six-year maintenance service offering and 5 points each for cost-plus markup percentages on five specific fire suppression equipment brands: Amerex, Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, and Range Guard. Points are awarded based on the percentage spread between each bidder's unit price compared to the lowest bidder's price for each category. The District reserves the right to request formal presentations from contractors to the Facilities, Planning, Design & Construction Department prior to final award.