Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department for Request for Proposals 26061-RFP-DST Mobile Response Team, dated April 10, 2026. The solicitation sought qualified vendors to provide mobile response team services delivering on-demand crisis intervention services during school hours with a mandatory 60-minute response time to any location within Hillsborough County. The RFP was distributed to 1,907 vendors via VendorLink and 359 vendors via Euna Open Bids (DemandStar), with proposals due by 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 25, 2026. The evaluation committee comprised three voter members from the Student Services Department, one advisor, and four facilitators from Procurement Services. The initial contract term commences the first business day after Board approval through the last day of the first anniversary month, with automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods contingent upon appropriations, contractor performance, and continued need.
Three vendors submitted responses by the March 25, 2026 deadline: Ibis Healthcare, Inc. (submitted March 24, 2026), TrueCare24, Inc. (submitted March 25, 2026), and Med Investors Development, LLC (declined to submit). TrueCare24, Inc. was deemed non-responsive for failure to submit proof of experience, authorization to do business in Florida, and insurance. Med Investors Development, LLC did not complete a bid submission. The evaluation criteria weighted specifications and scope of work at 25 points, qualifications and experience at 30 points, cost and value at 35 points, and Small Business Encouragement Program participation at 10 points. The evaluation committee approved requesting Best and Final Offers and direct negotiations with Ibis Healthcare, Inc., the sole responsive vendor, with a recommendation for award to Ibis Healthcare, Inc. The estimated annual budget for this contract is $1,500,000, with all pricing firm against increases during the initial term unless mutually agreed upon. This solicitation replaces an expiring contract (21002-DST Mobile Response Teams) with an existing incumbent contractor.
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Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
Request for Proposals: 26061-RFP-DST Mobile Response Team
Date: April 10, 2026
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, Christy Perales christy.perales@hcps.net Phone: (813) 272-4683
26061-RFP-DST Mobile Response Team Proposals Received
Bid notifications were sent to 1907 vendors via VendorLink and 359 via Euna Open Bids (DemandStar).
Responses were received from 3 vendors.
Company Status Submission Date
Ibis Healthcare, Inc.
5707 North 22nd Street Tampa, FL 33610 Derek McCarron Phone: (813) 272-2882 Fax: (813) 231-3038 dmccarron@gracepointwellness.org
Submitted 3/24/2026
2:27:24 PM
*TrueCare24, Inc.
8270 Woodland Center Boulevard, PMB 548
Tampa, FL 33614-2401 Saleem Mobhani Phone: (408) 800-1262 Fax:
rfp_incoming@truecare24.com
Submitted 3/25/2026
3:11:22 PM
**Med Investors Development, LLC 1067 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 201 Chattanooga, TN 37402 Ainsley Boggs Phone: (423) 602-9530 Fax:
ainsley.boggs@121.health
Do not wish to submit a quote
Superintendent Van Ayres
Attachment A
Evaluation Committee Members
Member Role
Last Name First Name Position Site Email
Voter Felger Adrianne Specialist, Mental Health
Student Services Department
Adrianne.Felger@hcps.net
Voter Kelleher Michael Supervisor, Clinical Care
Student Services Department michael.kelleher@hcps.net
Voter McGuire Melissa Department Manager, Quality Assurance
Student Services Department melissa.mcguire@hcps.net
Advisor Tanner Elizabeth Supervisor, Emotional Wellness
Student Services Department elizabeth.tanner@hcps.net
Facilitator Perales Christy Procurement Officer
Procurement Services christy.perales@hcps.net
Facilitator Baez Rebecca Procurement Officer
Procurement Services rebecca.baez@hcps.net
Facilitator Cason Tiffanie Procurement Officer
Procurement Services tiffanie.cason@hcps.net
Facilitator Rivera Anthony
Aidalisse Procurement Officer
Procurement Services
Aidalisse.RiveraAnthony@hcps.net
Phase I Criteria
Description Weight
Specifications/Scope of Work. 25 This section shall provide HCPS with information regarding the Proposer’s understanding of the required scope of work (tasks and service levels) and the vendor’s ability to provide deliverables within the required timeframe and (if applicable) submit an optimal timeline with milestone payment information for the completion of deliverables and provide optimal customer service.
Qualifications and Experience/Required Forms and All Signatures. 30 This section shall provide HCPS with information regarding the Proposer’s experience and qualifications in the related commodities and contractual services and their abilities.
Cost/Value. 35 The price proposal shall be evaluated to determine the overall best value.
Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP). 10 Utilization of HCPS-registered vendors. Based on the submitted information in the “SBEP Subcontractor Utilization Letter of Intent,” Procurement Services encourages a percentage of the projected dollar expenditures to be allocated to HCPS-registered OSD vendors. Points shall be allocated based on the percentage of total HCPS dollars under the Agreement: 1 point for each 10% of the funding to the HCPS-registered SBEP. Example: 0 points: 0% to 9%, 1 point: 10% to 19%, 2 points: 20% to 29%, 3 points: 30% to 39%, … No (zero) points are offered for federally funded solicitations.
Phase I
Evaluations
Do you approve of requesting Best and Final Offer and having direct negotiations with the lone responsive vendor of
26061-RFP-DST Mobile Response Team?
Vendor Name Yes – Response No – Response % Total Responses
Ibis Healthcare, Inc. 3 0 100%
* Non-responsive
*TrueCare24, Inc. - The vendor did not submit proof of the following: experience, authorization to do business in FL and insurance
**Draft
Med Investors Development, LLC - The vendor did not complete a bid submission.
Recommendation for Award:
Ibis Healthcare, Inc.
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