STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf

This is a Statement of No Bid form issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department for vendors declining to submit proposals on competitive solicitations. The form serves as an official notification mechanism requiring vendors to indicate their decision not to bid and provide reasoning for their declination. Vendors must complete and return the form via www.myvendorlink.com or email to contractsupport@hcps.net to remain on the qualified bidder's list; failure to respond may result in removal from the list. The specific solicitation referenced is RFP 26040-RFP-MST for Tree Trimming and Removal Services across HCPS's 235 PreK-12 schools and facilities. The RFP required electronic proposal submissions via VendorLink by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with a Phase 1 bidders' meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams and questions due by February 16, 2026.

The Tree Trimming and Removal Services contract encompasses comprehensive shade tree and palm tree removal, stump grinding, debris removal, pruning, and lot clearing services across three geographically defined maintenance areas (West, Central, and East) with possible primary and secondary contractor awards per area. Qualified contractors must employ International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists and maintain Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance (Class Code 0106) and General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence. The evaluation criteria allocate 30 percent to qualifications and experience, 25 percent to specifications and scope understanding, 35 percent to cost and best value, and 10 percent to small business enterprise (SBE) utilization. The estimated contract budget does not exceed $1,750,000 with firm pricing for the initial term and automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on appropriation, performance, and mutual agreement. Service response requirements include estimates within three business days, emergency response within two hours, and project completion within two to 15 business days depending on priority level.