Exploring Civic Literacy Reprint

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ #26109-EST) on March 13, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to provide a reprint of the existing Grade 4 Exploring Civics resource with requested text corrections and adjusted production specifications. The deliverable consists of 1,500 units of the perfect-bound, full-color Grade 4 Exploring Civics text featuring heavier interior paper comparable to the original and a simple cover without premium gloss, designed as a durable classroom resource that allows students to write in the book while maintaining binding and paper quality. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience in the required services, maintain current business licenses and tax receipts, carry appropriate insurance coverage, and possess current VendorLink registration. Pricing must be firm for at least one year from the contract effective date and include all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the reprint, with vendors permitted to propose cost-plus markup not to exceed 15% for items procured as needed. The deadline for vendor questions is Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with bids due Friday, April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM via the VendorLink portal, submitted as one complete PDF-formatted electronic file with pricing information in Microsoft Excel format. The contract term begins upon School Board approval and automatically renews for up to four additional one-year periods as appropriations allow, contingent upon contractor performance and continued need. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents; however, HCPS does offer voluntary certification for Small Business Enterprises through the Office of Supplier Development, which may qualify vendors for alternative payment terms including "pay upon approval" or e-payment options. All proposers must complete and execute the Vendor Registration Form, the Foreign Countries of Concern Prohibited Affidavit (certifying the vendor is not owned, controlled by, or organized under the laws of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, or Syria), and the Vendor Affidavit regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services (certifying compliance with anti-human trafficking and labor coercion standards under Florida Statutes Section 787.06(13)). No incumbent contractor, existing infrastructure requiring integration, or budget range is identified in the available documents; HCPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, divide awards by groups or categories, and use alternative vendors if needed. Standard payment terms are 45 days net unless alternative arrangements are negotiated, and all submissions must include required forms, certifications, and documentation or risk being deemed non-responsive.