Notice_of_Meeting.pdf

This is a Notice of Public Meeting issued by the Hillsborough County Public Schools Procurement Services Department regarding Phase 1 Evaluation for RFP 26284-MST Waterproofing Services. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive waterproofing services, including identification of water intrusion sources, building envelope repairs, surface preparation, and application work. All work must comply with current Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, OSHA regulations, ASTM standards, manufacturer recommendations, and SMACNA standards where applicable. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM EST, with proposals due on August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The Phase 1 Evaluation public meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, accessible through the provided meeting link and phone dial-in options.

Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications and experience (30%), specifications and scope of work (25%), cost and best value (35%), and utilization of HCPS-registered small business enterprises (10%). Pricing shall be FOB Destination and include all packaging, handling, and shipping, with vendors required to provide standard labor rates (Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM), non-standard labor rates (Monday-Friday 6:01 PM to 5:59 AM), and rental equipment mark-up not exceeding 15% above actual cost. Contractors must maintain a one-year warranty on all goods and services from acceptance and respond to warranty requests within 24 hours, with invoice payment on Net 45 days from delivery. Respondents must comply with E-Verify, obtain Level II fingerprinting and background screening if working with students, provide workers' compensation insurance evidence, submit three business references from the previous three years, and execute mandatory compliance affidavits including vendor anti-human-trafficking certification and certification regarding foreign ownership restrictions under Florida Statutes Section 287.138.