NOTICE_OF_CANCELLATION_RFP_2026-13.pdf

This is a Notice of Cancellation issued by Valencia College's Procurement Office regarding RFP 2026-13 for HVAC Maintenance and Service Repairs. The College has determined that significant changes to the scope of work and the need for additional clarification necessitate the cancellation of the original solicitation to ensure requirements are accurately defined and aligned with institutional needs. A revised solicitation will be reissued via VendorLink at a later date, and all interested firms are invited to respond to the new RFP in accordance with the updated scope of work and requirements.

The original procurement sought qualified State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractors to provide quarterly and annual HVAC preventative maintenance, emergency repair and service work, Liebert Cooling System maintenance and repairs, and small projects under $300,000 across nine campus locations. The solicitation was structured in two lots: Lot 1 for general HVAC maintenance and emergency repairs, and Lot 2 for specialized Liebert Cooling System maintenance requiring LSPN certification. Key dates included a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on February 4, 2026, a questions deadline of February 11, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of February 20, 2026. The contract was to be awarded for an initial three-year term with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Mandatory contractor qualifications included active State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor status, current business tax receipt, five years of continuous HVAC service experience, and significant insurance requirements including General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation per statutory requirements, and Umbrella coverage of $3,000,000.