Notice_of_Public_Meetings.pdf

This is a Notice of Public Meetings issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department regarding a Request for Proposals for Mobile Response Team (MRT) services. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to deliver on-demand crisis intervention services for district students during school hours with a mandatory 60-minute response time to any location within Hillsborough County. The MRT services must be provided by multi-disciplinary teams of licensed professionals trained in crisis intervention, including access to a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Required services include screening, assessment, safety planning, crisis counseling, care coordination, warm hand-offs to community services, and facilitation of Baker Act transportation. Technical questions must be submitted by Tuesday, March 4, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, through HCPS's VendorLink portal. The initial contract term begins the first business day after Board approval and continues 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, plus a temporary renewal period of up to 180 days if required. All future public meetings regarding the solicitation will be posted on the HCPS public notices webpage.

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. HCPS is replacing an expiring contract (21002-DST Mobile Response Teams) with this new competitive solicitation, indicating an incumbent contractor transition. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 25 points for specifications and scope of work, 30 points for qualifications and experience, 35 points for cost and value, and 10 points for Small Business Encouragement Program participation. HCPS actively encourages participation from small business enterprises, service-disabled veterans, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses, with self-identification tracked through various certification agencies. All proposers must complete vendor registration, submit a Substitute W-9 form, and execute an affidavit certifying compliance with Florida Statutes Section 287.138 regarding foreign ownership restrictions. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, HIPAA, FERPA, and HCPS policies. Vendors declining to participate must submit a Statement of No Bid form by the proposal deadline to avoid removal from HCPS's qualified bidder's list.