STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf

This is a Statement of No Bid form issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools Procurement Services Department for vendors declining to submit proposals on competitive solicitations. The form provides vendors with a standardized template to communicate non-participation in the Plumbing Services RFP numbered 25200-RFP-MST, which seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive plumbing services across three geographical areas in the Tampa Bay region. Services required include general repairs, emergency services, gas line work, leak detection, water heater and boiler services, sewer line repairs, and surface restoration. The RFP deadline for final proposals is November 10, 2025, with questions accepted until October 27, 2025. The contract term includes initial School Board approval with potential automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year periods. Vendors are required to possess a valid Florida Plumbing license and submit proposals electronically through VendorLink.com.

The form allows vendors to indicate specific reasons for non-participation, including lack of product offerings, insufficient response time, scheduling conflicts, inability to meet bond requirements, or other circumstances. Vendors declining to bid must complete the form and submit it via www.myvendorlink.com or email to contractsupport@hcps.net to maintain their status on the qualified bidder's list; failure to respond may result in deletion from future solicitation lists. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 30% for qualifications and experience, 25% for specifications and scope of work, and 35% for cost and best value, with additional points available for Small Business Enterprise utilization. Pricing is estimated at 6,400 standard labor hours and 466 overtime hours annually, with a cost-plus markup not exceeding 15% for as-needed services and a call-out fee structure for emergency work.