Water_Filter_Cartridge_Pending_Approval__NRBA_-_002-MSQ-0225.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award from the School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File #002-MSQ-0225, specifically for Water Filter Cartridges. The bid recommendation is scheduled for presentation and approval at the School Board meeting on March 25th, 2025, with Hajoca Corporation of Lakeland, FL identified as the recommended vendor. The bid posting period runs from 3/3/2025 at 9:00 AM to 3/6/2025 at 9:00 AM, with the anticipated contract period likely spanning from March 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026.

The recommended award is for one bid item, with the Superintendent authorized to approve contracts involving public fund expenditures up to $250,000. The bid follows specific protest procedures outlined in Florida Statutes, and vendors are required to comply with legal requirements including filing protests within prescribed timeframes. Questions regarding the bid can be directed to Sherry Qualls in the Purchasing Department. The document includes digital signatures, with the reviewer's signature dated 2025.03.03, indicating the recommendation's progression through the procurement review process.