Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf
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- Diplomas State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 25321-ITB-EST
- Issued by
- Hillsborough County, Florida
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This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department for Invitation to Bid 25321-ITB-EST for the provision of diplomas. HCPS solicited bids from qualified vendors to supply diplomas, diploma seals, and related products. The bid was opened on July 2, 2025, with responses received from four vendors out of three planholders notified. The solicitation required vendors to provide pricing for four primary items: 8-inch by 10-inch diplomas (14,000 units annually), 3¼-inch by 2-inch laminated diplomas (14,000 units annually), seals including honors, salutatorian, and bi-literacy designations (30,000 units annually), and expedited shipping services as needed. The notice was posted on August 11, 2025, and vendors have fourteen days from the posting date to file any protests regarding the award decision.
Among the five vendors that received bid invitations, ACR III LSC Holdings LLC was recommended for award based on bid tabulation results. Fyre Marketing LLC was deemed non-responsible for failure to provide sufficient evidence of experience, while Magic Business Forms and Philadelphia Women's Network Connection, LLC did not submit quotes. Jostens, Inc. submitted a responsive bid but was not selected. Pricing for ACR III LSC Holdings LLC included $2.60 per 8-inch by 10-inch diploma, $1.85 per laminated diploma, $0.70 per seal, and $8.00 per expedited shipment, with a 0% cost-plus markup. All vendors were required to meet mutually agreed qualification requirements prior to provision of goods and services.
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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
Invitation to Bid: 25321-ITB-EST Diplomas
Date: August 11, 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
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
OSD AWARDED CONTACT TELEPHONE EMAIL
RESPONDING VENDOR(S) REGISTERED VENDOR PERSON NUMBER ADDRESS
ACR III LSC Holdings LLC 4601 West 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
*FYRE MARKETING LLC
13115 3rd St East 1B, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Jostens, Inc.
7760 France Avenue South Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55435 **Magic Business Forms 7056 Stapoint Court, Winter Park, FL 32792 **Philadelphia Women`s Network Connection, LLC 30 Hunters Drive, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Bid notifications were sent to 3 vendor planholders in the HCPS bid solicitation system.
Responses were received from 4 vendors. Their bids are tabulated and the recommended award is shaded.
*Non-Responsible
Magic Business Forms Philadelphia Women`s Network Connection, LLC
Fyre Marketing LLC - Did not provide sufficient evidence of experience
**Did not wish to submit a quote
July 2, 2025 Education
DESCRIPTION OF ITB: Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide diplomas
(800) 635-5670Herff Jones RFP TeamYesNo phillywnc@gmail.com greg@magicprintingservices.com
(215) 740-2030
(40)7 657-7414
Felicia Shanken
Greg Seidule
No
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 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.
bids@jostens.com(507) 455-6101Kathy BergerNoNo
NoNo
No
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NUMBER & NAME:
DATE OPENED:
DEPARTMENT:
25321-ITB-EST Diplomas bids@fyremarketingadvisors.com(813) 753-5252Margina HueteNoNo rfp@herffjones.com
Attachment A
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS- PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
ACR III LSC
Holdings LLC
*FYRE
MARKETING LLC
Jostens, Inc.
**Magic
Business Forms
**Philadelphia Women`s Network
Connection, LLC
ITEM # DESCRIPTION
Estimated Annual Usage
Unit of Measure Cost Cost Cost COST COST
1 8 inches X 10 inches diploma 14,000 Each $2.60 * $3.00 * * 2 3 1/4 inches X 2 inches diploma, laminated 14,000 Each $1.85 * $4.00 * * 3 Seals (Honors, Salutatorian, Bi-Literacy, etc.) 30,000 Each $0.70 * $1.00 * * 4 Expedited shipping As Needed Each $8.00 * $33.95 * * 5 Cost plus markup based on the vendor's cost, Cannot exceed 15% As Needed % 0% * 15% * *
25321-ITB-EST Diplomas
NOTE: A blank space represents a "no bid" by the vendor for a given item.
* Items that do not meet specifications shall not be considered valid and shall not be tabulated, per bid document.
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