School Board of Polk County Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Price-Based Solicitations For Construction Projects

School Board of Polk County Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Price-Based Solicitations For Construction Projects PLEASE NOTE: THE CURRENT PQV LIST EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2025. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ON THE PQV LIST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 – DECEMBER 31, 2028. THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 - 2028 PQV LIST. The School Board of Polk County ("District") invites qualified vendors with current licenses in the State of Florida to register for the District's Pre-Qualification Vendor Program. This Program applies only to price-based solicitations (Invitations to Bid (ITB)) or formal quotes for alterations, renovations, modifications, repairs and minor, new construction projects with an estimated budget less than $4,000,000. This process does not apply to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Architectural/Engineering Services, Construction Manager at Risk Services or projects covered under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) (F.S. 287.055). Bids awarded by the District or released by the District prior to the award of this request shall proceed for the term of the bid. The Pre-Qualification Vendor Program is an ongoing program of the School District. Once a firm has been qualified and approved by the District, it may participate and compete with other qualified vendors in Invitations to Bid for a three year period commencing January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028. There will be a mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference held on October 6, 2025 at 2:00pm in the School Board Auditorium. The vendor must be present for the entire Conference to receive credit for attending. The sign-in sheet must be signed by a firm by 2:00 pm, after which time the sign-in sheet will not be available. Firms that submit the application but whose signature is not on the mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference sign-in sheet will not be given consideration and the application will be returned. The School Board of Polk County, Florida Facilities Division Attn: Construction Services 1909 S. Floral Avenue Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: (863) 534-0620 x498 This Request for Qualifications is in accordance with Section 1013.46 (2) and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures. Interested firms shall submit 3 copies of their Applications/Statement of Qualifications as soon as possible, but no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 13, 2025 to the address below. Application forms will be distributed at the Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference on October 6, 2025. Completed applications shall be hand delivered or sent via US Mail/Fed-Ex/UPS to the address above. Your application will include the Statement of Qualification packet consisting of the application form and attached documents as outlined in the "Request of Qualifications" packet. Please ensure your application is complete when submitted, as incomplete applications will be denied. The School Board of Polk County, Florida Facilities Division Attn: Construction Services 1909 S. Floral Avenue Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: (863) 534-0620 x498 All Applications/Statements of Qualification will be reviewed by a Committee comprised of District employees duly assigned to evaluate and recommend those applications from Contractors to certify and pre-qualify them to bid or propose on future projects which may be approved during the Certification Period. Pre-Qualification period will be for a three (3) year period (2026 – 2028). This is the only opportunity to apply for the 2026-2028 PQV List. Polk County Public Schools reserves the right to amend the PQV process as circumstances require. Publication Dates LSAR0366081