Salon Stations and Sinks

Hillsborough County Public Schools has issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for the procurement of salon equipment and installation services to be delivered and installed at Plant City High School in the 33566 zip code. The solicitation requires vendors to provide five educational back-to-back styling stations for two stylists, three educational triple-wall styling stations for three stylists, two educational double-wall styling stations for two stylists, and four Aron II backwash units, with all equipment to include specified features such as steel or wall-mounting components, blowers, unframed mirrors, and matte black laminate finishes. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing on an Excel spreadsheet template covering cost per unit for each line item, installation labor at an hourly rate (non-plumbing, non-electrical work), and delivery to the specified location, with all pricing based on FOB Destination and including warranty coverage. Qualified vendors must demonstrate five years of experience providing the required goods and services, possess current vendor registration with HCPS, provide proof of applicable licenses, current business tax receipts, proof of insurability, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 general aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence upon award. The primary award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, with consideration given to quality, conformity to specifications, suitability to school needs, delivery terms, qualifications, experience, and past performance. Questions must be submitted by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the ITQ due date of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM; proposals must be submitted through VendorLink (www.myvendorlink.com), and all prices shall remain firm for at least one year from the effective date of the contract.

The solicitation involves federal funding compliance requirements under Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200, mandating that all bidders acknowledge understanding and commitment to compliance with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities, domestic preference for U.S.-produced goods, debarment and suspension certifications, and prevailing wage standards for contracts exceeding $100,000. Additionally, vendors must complete affidavits certifying compliance with Florida Statutes Section 787.06(13) regarding human trafficking and labor coercion prohibitions and Florida Statutes Section 287.138 certifying that the contracting entity is not owned by or controlled by entities from designated foreign countries of concern (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria). The solicitation encourages Small Business Enterprises to register with HCPS's Office of Supplier Development and indicates that HCPS affirmatively steps to solicit small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises when subcontracting. The contract term is automatically terminated upon reaching $50,000 in expenditures or upon receipt of the stated commodities and contractual services, whichever occurs first, with standard payment terms of Net 45 days from the date of service completion or receipt of satisfactory invoice. No incumbent vendors or budget range is specified in the available documentation; however, the $50,000 expenditure threshold suggests a project value at or near that amount.