Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 25064-RFP-DST
- Issued by
- Hillsborough County, Florida
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The document is a Notice of Intent to Award for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for the Commercial Plumbing – Student Nutrition Services (SNS) contract. The solicitation seeks qualified plumbing contractors to provide comprehensive services across three geographic areas, including new installations, renovations, upgrades, and replacement of existing boiler systems with tankless water heaters and 80-gallon commercial water heaters with recirculating pumps. Eight vendors submitted proposals by the March 24, 2025 deadline, with the estimated contract award date of May 6, 2025. The contract will have an initial term beginning upon board approval, with potential automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent on budget appropriations and performance.
The evaluation utilized a 100-point scoring system, with 30 points for scope of work understanding, 30 points for qualifications and experience, and 40 points for cost/value. The top-scoring vendors were Knotts Plumbing Services, Thomas G. Kamprath, and Sherman Mechanical Contractors, who were recommended as primary or secondary vendors for different geographical areas. The estimated annual budget for the contract is approximately $1,000,000, with payments based on actual labor and materials used. The solicitation includes federal compliance requirements such as USDA funding regulations, drug-free workplace certifications, and various federal forms related to lobbying, debarment, and funding disclosures. Minimum qualifications for vendors include three years of relevant experience, authorization to do business in Florida, E-Verify compliance, and appropriate insurance coverage.
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Connect with Us • HillsboroughSchools.org • P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • (813) 272-4000 Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507
Superintendent Van Ayers
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
Request for Proposals: 25064-ITB-DST Commercial Plumbing – Student Nutrition Services (SNS)
Date: April 21, 2025
As to the above-mentioned Invitation to Bid, pursuant to §§ 287.057(1)(a) and 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, Hillsborough County Public Schools (“HCPS”) posts its Notice of Intent to Award to the vendors identified in Attachment A. The awarded vendor(s) must meet all mutually agreed qualification requirements prior to the provision of the goods and services.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any protest concerning HCPS’ decision must be timely received via courier, the General Manager of Procurement Services.
Protests may be filed by courier, hand delivery, or regular mail at: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Procurement Services Department, Office of the General Manager, 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602. Protests may also be filed by email at corey.murphy@hcps.net.
It is the filing party’s responsibility to meet all filing deadlines.
The Cone of Silence, HCPS policy 6320 – Procurement, prohibits any communication regarding an active competitive solicitation between any HCPS employee or School Board member and any third party, representative, or lobbyist of that party, in effect from the time of release of the competitive solicitation until awarded by The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida.
Procurement Services appreciates all vendors’ interest in doing business with HCPS and encourage participation in future bidding opportunities. Any questions regarding the competitive solicitation process may be forwarded to the Procurement Services Department representative, below.
Sincerely, Rebecca Baez rebecca.baez@hcps.net Phone: (813) 272-4272
25064-RFP-DST Commercial Plumbing – Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Proposals Received
Company Status Submission Date
Ferguson US Holdings, Inc 12500 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23602 Matthew Wade Phone: (813) 334-1559 matthew.wade@ferguson.com
Submitted 3/6/2025 7:44:36 AM
Knotts Plumbing Services 3135 39th Avenue North Suite 2 St Petersburg, FL 33714 Joseph Knott Phone: (727) 269-8167 Knottsplumbingservices@gmail.com
Submitted 3/17/2025 2:30:09 PM
Larson Plumbing, Inc.
3205 East 8th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 Christopher Larson Phone: (813) 242-0911 Fax: (813) 242-0048 chris@larsonplumbing.net
Submitted 3/24/2025 1:00:21 PM
McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
445 Lower Landing Road Blackwood, NJ 08012 Robert Reeves Phone: (856) 784-5080 Fax: (856) 784-8283 rob@mcCloskeymechanical.com
Submitted 3/24/2025 11:52:51 AM
Superintendent Van Ayres
Attachment A
Sherman Mechanical Contractors, LLC 4352 South East 95th Street Ocala, FL 34480 Danny Sherman Phone: (888) 895-8007 service@shermanmc.com
Submitted 3/24/2025 2:58:46 PM
The Cao Group, LLC 7204 Baltusrol Drive New Port Richey, FL 34654 Duy Cao Phone: (813) 530-6145 dcao@thecaogroup.com
Submitted 3/24/2025 1:58:07 PM
Thomas G. Kamprath P.O. Box 5848 Sun City Center, FL 33571 Adrien Snively Phone: (813) 645-4926 Fax: (813) 645-4926 estimating@apollo-construction.com
Submitted 3/24/2025 2:44:29 PM
Ackerman Plumbing, Inc.
2151 Whitfield Industrial Way Sarasota, FL 34243 Eric Ackerman Phone: (941) 755-7448 Fax: (941) 756-7448 eackerman@ackermanplumbinginc.com
Submitted 3/24/2025 14:43 PM
RFP # 25064-RFP-DST Commercial Plumbing – Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Evaluation Committee Members
Member Role
Last Name First Name Position Site Email
Voter Edwards Michael Supervisor, SNS Safety & Sanitation
SNS
Administration michael.edwards1@hcps.net
Voter Silvestre Argelio Specialist, SNS Equipment & Inventory
SNS
Administration argelio.silvestre@hcps.net
Voter Blue Dywain Technician, SNS Systems
SNS
Administration dywain.blue@hcps.net
Advisor Tinsley Zachary Lead, SNS Facilities & Maintenance
SNS
Administration zachary.tinsley@hcps.net
Facilitator Hefner Susan Specialist, SNS Procurement
SNS
Administration susan.hefner@hcps.net
Facilitator Perales Christy Procurement Officer
Procurement Services christy.perales@hcps.net
Facilitator Cason Tiffanie Senior Procurement Officer
Procurement Services tiffanie.cason@hcps.net
Facilitator Tormeno Jennifer Procurement Officer
Procurement Services jennifer.tormeno@hcps.net
Criteria Phase I
Description Weight
Specifications/Scope of Work. This section shall provide HCPS with information 30 regarding the proposer’s understanding of the required scope of work (tasks and service levels). The proposer shall state whether they:
• can provide deliverables based on the required timeframe (ability to respond to service calls and explain from where service technicians will be dispatched; and
• provide a timeline and milestone payment information for the completions of deliverable; and
• identify proposer’s customer service procedure and internal policies.
Qualifications and Experience. This section shall provide HCPS with information 30 regarding proposer’s experience and qualifications with the related commodities and contractual services and their abilities. The proposer shall state whether they:
• meet the minimum experience and requirements; and
• provide adequate business references; and
• employ adequate staffing requirements; and
• have ready access to resources to provide all contractual services.
Cost/Value. The price proposal shall be evaluated to determine the overall best value. 40
Phase I
Evaluations
Criteria Specifications/Scope of Work
Qualifications and
Experience
Cost/Value Total
Weight 30 30 40 100
Ackerman Plumbing, Inc.
22.50 25.00 23.33 70.83
FERGUSON
US
HOLDINGS,
INC
17.50 17.50 16.67 51.67
Knotts Plumbing Services
27.50 27.50 40.00 95
Larson Plumbing, Inc.
17.50 17.50 20.00 55
McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
20.00 22.50 23.33 65.83
Sherman Mechanical Contractors, LLC
25.00 25.00 36.67 86.67
The Cao Group, LLC
22.50 22.50 16.67 61.67
Thomas G.
Kamprath
25.00 27.50 36.67 89.17
Recommendation for Award
Area 1
Primary – Knotts Plumbing Services
Secondary – Thomas G. Kamprath
Area 2
Primary – Thomas G. Kamprath
Secondary – Sherman Mechanical Contactors LLC
Area 3
Primary – Sherman Mechanical Contactors LLC
Secondary – Knotts Plumbing Services
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