Public_Notice_-_Additional_Mandatory_Pre-Submittal_Meeting_for_CCNA_Environmental_Testing_Commissioning_3rd_Party_Inspectors.pdf

This is a public notice issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida regarding an additional mandatory pre-submittal meeting for a continuing contract solicitation for Environmental, Commissioning, or 3rd Party Inspection services. The second mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM (ET) at the Polk County District Office located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. Prospective submitters are encouraged to attend this meeting, though attendees of the first mandatory pre-submittal meeting are not required to participate in this second meeting. Firms must confirm their attendance via email to tracy.meza@polk-fl.net no later than February 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM (ET). Written questions regarding the RFP should reference the specific page number and section and be submitted through www.myvendorlink.com, with final answers provided by RFP addendum.

To be eligible for consideration, interested firms must be qualified pursuant to Florida state law and School Board policies, and must submit initial screening criteria including a resume of qualifications, past experience documentation, and proof of Professional Liability Insurance. A complete Selection Process document is available through VendorLink prior to the mandatory pre-submittal conference. Firms failing to attend the entire mandatory pre-submittal conference or submit a signed attendance sheet will not receive consideration, regardless of whether initial screening criteria have been submitted. For additional information prior to the meeting, prospective submitters may contact Peggy Bannier, Senior Director of Facilities, at (863) 534-0620 ext. 487 or peggy.bannier@polk-fl.net.