STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf

This is a Statement of No Bid form from Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department, designed for vendors declining to submit proposals on competitive solicitations. The form is used in conjunction with the Hood Cleaning Services Invitation to Quote (ITQ) 25509-MST, which seeks bids for comprehensive hood cleaning services across HCPS's 235 PreK-12 schools and specialty centers in Tampa, Florida. The solicitation targets experienced vendors capable of providing professional cleaning services for concessional and culinary stand exhaust hoods, with approximately 70 estimated annual hood cleanings. Vendors were required to submit quotes electronically through the VendorLink system by November 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with the final deadline for submitting questions being November 6, 2025. The contract term will begin upon Board approval and includes options for automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent on budget appropriations, contractor performance, and mutual agreement.

Vendors declining to bid may cite multiple reasons on the form, including not offering the product or equivalent, insufficient time to respond, scheduling conflicts, inability to meet bond requirements, or other specified reasons. Contractors are permitted a maximum 15% markup on materials and must maintain firm pricing for at least one year. All vendors must complete a vendor affidavit certifying they do not have ownership, controlling interest, or principal business location in designated countries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. Additional requirements include human trafficking prevention compliance, background checks, drug-free workplace certification, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned, and minority-owned enterprises. Failure to respond to the statement of no bid may result in vendor deletion from HCPS's qualified bidders list. Vendors can submit responses via www.myvendorlink.com or email to contractsupport@hcps.net.