STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf

This is a Statement of No Bid document related to Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida's Invitation to Quote (ITQ) number 25037-ITQ-EST for the procurement of a Chicago CGX Harp. The solicitation requested experienced and qualified vendors to provide a single Chicago CGX Harp with standard finish, associated equipment, and incidental services meeting HCPS's specifications, budget, and quality standards. The bid response deadline was February 10, 2025, at 3:00:00 PM, with the final day for submitting questions on February 3, 2025, at 3:00:00 PM. Proposals were required to be submitted electronically through VendorLink with no hard copies accepted. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. No site visits or bidder's conferences were specified in the related solicitation documentation.

Pricing terms required all prices to remain firm for at least one year, with contractors obligated to notify HCPS of anticipated price changes 60 days in advance. A 15% educational discount was available for the Chicago CGX Harp, and a maximum 15% markup on materials was permitted for unspecified items. Payment terms were set at 45 days net, with possible discussion of "pay upon approval" arrangements. The procurement was open to all vendors with particular emphasis on supporting small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, and minority-owned businesses through self-identification options. Vendors were required to complete a Vendor Affidavit certifying compliance with anti-human trafficking regulations under Florida Statute 787.06(13) and submit a W-9 Vendor Payment Profile Form. The contract included provisions for cooperative purchasing with other public agencies in Florida.