Bid No. 26-01 Liquid Propane

CAMERON ASBELL
District 1

LISA BAXTER
District 2

ASHLEY CLEMENZI
District 3

LINDA CAMPBELL
District 4

DEVIN WHITEHURST
District 5

480 Marshburn Dr.
Bronson, FL 32621

PHONE 352-486-5231
FAX 352-486-5237

An Equal
Opportunity Employer

The School Board of Levy County does
not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender, age,
disability, religion, marital status or genetic
information in its educational programs,
services or activities, of in its hiring or
employment practices. The district also
provides equal access to its facilities to the
Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth
groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of
'America Equal Access Act. Questions,
complaints, or requests for additional
information regarding discrimination or
harassment may besent to:

Kalee Wade, Director of Personne!
'480 Marshburn Drive

Bronson, FL 32621

Phone: 352-486-5231
Kale.wade@lovykt2.0rg

SCHOOL BOARD OF LEVY COUNTY

TAMARA M. BOYLE

Superintendent

INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. 26-01

The School Board of Levy County will receive SEALED BIDS at the Office of the
Superintendent, 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, Florida 32621-0129 until:

Bid Deadline: May 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm

For Liquid Propane. In keeping with our specifications, Bids will be opened,
tabulated, and awarded as specified below:

Bids will be opened and tabulated at the School Board Office on May 14, 2026, at
8:30 am and awarded at the School Board Meeting on May 26, 2026.

A Bid will be considered a firm offer and cannot be withdrawn without the
consent of the School Board for a period of forty-five (45) days subsequent to the
opening of the Bids.

Submit your Bid on the form provided, return the original, and retain a copy for
your records.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Bids will be awarded to
the lowest and/or best Bid meeting the requirements of the Board.

Any questions concerning the Bid shall be directed to the following person at the
Office of the Superintendent: Brandon Eastman, Purchasing Coordinator, at

(352) 486-5297.

Period to Cover: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA

PERSONS DESIRING TO APPEAL ANY ACTION OF THE BOARD MAY BE REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES TO PROVIDE A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT OF SAID ACTION
Our mission is to educate all students in a safe environment and to graduate them ready for colleve and career success.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
480 Marshburn Drive
BRONSON, FLORIDA 32621
(352) 486-5231

BID NO. 26-01

CERTIFICATION

| hereby certify that | have carefully read all instructions pertaining to the Bid, and that my Bid
complies, without exception, to all instructions. This Bid is made without prior understanding,
agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a Bid for the same
materials, supplies or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
Company

Authorized Representative (Signature)

Authorized Representative (Typed) Title
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Address

City, State and Zip Code

Telephone Number Fax Number

E-Mail address

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SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a),
FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC
OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO AND MINISTER OATHS.

1.

This sworn statement is submitted to

[print name of the public entity]
by.

[print individual's name and title]
for

[print name of entity submitting sworn statement]

whose business address is

and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is
(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn

statement: )

Iunderstand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a
violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of
business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United
States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public
entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust,
fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes,
means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in
any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July
1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

Tunderstand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:

1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who
has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of
an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or
a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length
agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly
enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during
the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

Tunderstand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural
person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter
into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services
let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The
term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members,
and agents who are active in management of an entity.

6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity
submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applies]

Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor
any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1,
1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or
an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1,
1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity or an
affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1,
1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida,
Division of Administrative hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it
was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor
list. (attach a copy of the final order)

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THE FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE
PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY
AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT
IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO
ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION
287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.

[signature]

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 20

Personally known.

Or Produced identification Notary Public - State of

My commission expires

(Type of Identification)

(Printed, typed or stamped
commission name of notary public)

Form PUR 7068 (Rev 6/11/92)

Public Employers, Contractos, and Subcontractors Affidavit of Compliance Pursuant to
448.095,F.S.

Beginning January 1, 2021, every public employer, Contractor, and Subcontractor shall register with and
use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. A public
employer, Contractor, or Subcontractor may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract
registers with and uses the E-Verify system.

Name of Business

L] Iemploy more than 25 employees and have registered with E-verify as required by law.

E-Verify/Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number

Date of Authorization

Authorized Signature

OR proceed to next section if you DO NOT employ more than 25 employees

im I am not required to register with E-verify. However, I do not employ, contract with, or
subcontract with an unauthorized alien.

Thereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on > 20__ in (city),

(state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent Printed Name and Title

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF
20.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

DRUG-FREE

WORKPLACE FORM

The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that

does:

1. Publishastatement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use ofa controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace
and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of
such prohibition.

2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's
policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling,
rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be
imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services
that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).

4. Inthe statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition
of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the
employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any
conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893
or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation
occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community,
by any employee who is so convicted.

6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of this section.

As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with
the above requirements.

Bidder's Signature

Date

Jessica Lunsford Act - Contractor Certification

SBLC is required to conduct background screening of Contractor (including its employees,
agents, and sub-contractors) Background screening includes submission of Contractor's
fingerprints to the FDLE and FBI. The standards for screening depend on the nature of the work
to be performed by Contractor. (Please see clause J - Background screening requirements).

a. If Contractor's performance either is anticipated to result in direct contact with
students or will give Contractor access to or control of school funds, then the
screening standard is that Contractor may not have been convicted of a crime
involving moral turpitude. The School Board has defined "crimes involving moral
turpitude" to include, but not be limited to the following: felony sexual-related
crimes, felony child abuse crimes, murder, lewd and lascivious crimes, indecent
exposure (if sexual in nature), and felony distribution or sale of controlled
substances.

b. IfContractor's performance ig not anticipated to result in direct contact with students,
then the screening standard is that Contractor may not have been convicted of any
of the following offenses: Any offense listed in s. 943.0435(1)(a)1., relating to the
registration of an individual as a sexual offender; Section 393.135, relating to sexual
misconduct with certain developmentally disabled clients and the reporting of such
sexual misconduct; Section 394.4593, relating to sexual misconduct with certain
mental health patients and the reporting of such sexual misconduct; Section_775.30,
relating to terrorism; Section 782.04, relating to murder; Section 787.01, relating to
kidnapping; Any offense under chapter 800, relating to lewdness and indecent
exposure; Section_826.04, relating to incest; Section 827.03, relating to child abuse,
aggravated child abuse, or neglect of a child.

"Convicted" means that there has been a determination of guilt as a result of a trial or the entry
of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld. Conviction
of a similar offense includes, but is not limited to, a conviction by a federal or military tribunal,
including courts-martial conducted by the Armed Forces of the United States, and includes a
conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere resulting in a sanction in any state of
the United States or other jurisdiction. A sanction includes, but is not limited to, a fine, probation,
community control, parole, conditional release, control release, or incarceration in a state prison,
federal prison, private correctional facility, or local detention facility.

tion: in. int back: nd_screening: If Contractor's work is non-

instructional in nature, then Contractor may be exempt from the background screening
requirements above if Contractor meets one of the following criteria: 1) Contractor is under the
direct supervision of a School Board employee or contractor or one or more Contractor employees
who have had a criminal history check and meets the screening requirements under s. 1012.32, s.
1012.465, s. 1012.467, or s. 1012.56, "Direct supervision" means that a School Board employee
or contractor or one or more Contractor employees are physically present with Contractor when
Contractor has access to a student and the access remains in the School Board employee's or the
contractor's or the Contractor's employees' line of sight; 2) Contractor is required by law to
undergo a level 2 background screening pursuant to s. 435.04 for licensure, certification,
employment, or other purposes and Contractor submits evidence of meeting the following

criteria: a) Contractor meets the screening standards in s. 435.04, b) Contractor's license or
certificate is active and in good standing, if Contractor is a licensee or certificate-holder, c)
Contractor has completed the criminal history check within 5 years prior to seeking access to
school grounds when students are present; 3) Contractor is a law enforcement officer, as defined
in s. 943.10, who is assigned or dispatched to school grounds by Contractor's employer; 4)
Contractor is an employee or medical director of an ambulance provider, licensed pursuant to
chapter 401, who is providing medical transportation services; 5) Contractor remains at a site
where students are not permitted and the site is separated from the remainder of the school grounds
by asingle chain-link fence of 6 feet in height; 6) Contractor provides pick-up or delivery services
and those services involve brief visits on school grounds when students are present.

However, even if Contractor is exempt as defined above, Contractor will be subject to a search
of Contractor's name against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual
offenders maintained by the FDLE under s. 943.043 and the national sex offender public registry
maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice. There is no charge for this search.

Certification: By executing this Agreement, Contractor swears and affirms under penalty of
perjury that all of its employees, agents, and subcontractors will comply with this form, the
requirements of the Jessica Lunsford Act, SBLC's finger printing procedures, and the laws of the
State of Florida. Failure to comply with this form, the requirements of the Jessica Lunsford Act,
SBLC's finger procedures, and the laws of the State of Florida shall constitute a material breach
of the contract, and SBLC may avail itself of all remedies pursuant to law. Contractor agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the School Board, its officers, employees, and agents, from and
against any and all claims or causes of action, including without limitation those for personal
injury, death, property damages, and attorney fees, arising out of or relating to Contractor's failure
to comply with this form, the requirements of the Jessica Lunsford Act, SBLC's finger printing
procedures, and the laws of the State of Florida.

Signature of Authorized Official Print Name and Title

Date

PROCEDURE FOR ALL CONTRACTORS
Board Policy 8.20-Background screening for Contractors

All contractual personnel who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who
have direct contact with students or who have access to or control of school funds must meet level 2
screening requirements as described in Florida Statues. Contractual personnel shall include any vendor,
individual or entity under contract with a school or the School Board. Each vendor, individual contractor
or employee of a contractor as described in this section must provide verification that he/she has me the
level 2 screening requirements prior to accessing a school campus and provide evidence of compliance
with Florida Statue Section 448.095 (see requirements at the end of this page) The following non-
instructional contractors shall be exempt from level 2 screening:

1. A contractor who is under direct, line of sight supervision of a District employee or
contractor who has met the level 2 screening requirements;

2. Accontractor who is required by law to undergo level 2 screening for licensure, certification,

employment, or other purposes and provides appropriate documentation;

A law enforcement officer who is assigned or dispatched to school grounds;

An employee or medical director of a licensed ambulance provider who is providing services;

5. A contractor at a site where students are not permitted and a six (6) foot chain link fence
separates the work site from the remainder of the school grounds; or

6. A contractor who provides pick up or delivery services that involve brief visits to school
grounds when students are present.

BY

A non-instructional contractor who is exempt will have his or her name or other identifying information
searched against the registration information regarding sexual offenders and sexual predators on the state
FDLE and national Department of Justice sex offender public registries.

Ifa contractor has not been fingerprinted or does not have a statewide badge, they must contact Lori Lott
in Personnel at 352-486-5231 to obtain the information on how to complete the process on the Level 2
screening. Please note: it may take up to 30 days for the fingerprinting and badge production to be
complete. The contractor will be contacted once the badge is received and must make arrangements to
pick it up from the Personnel Department during regular business hours and must produce identification
in order to do so.

Ifa contractor has been badged by another district and has a statewide badge, they must produce their full
name, social security number and date of birth in order to verify their information in the shared database.
They may also need to produce a copy of their badge as additional verification. They will not be cleared
to enter any school district campus until they have been confirmed.

Failure to follow the above requirements will result in immediate removal from school district grounds.

Signature of Authorized Official Print Name and Title

Date

The School Board of Levy County
480 Marshburn Dr.
Bronson, Florida, 32621
(352)-486-5231

General Conditions

Sealed Bids: One (1) copy of all bid sheets in this form must be executed and returned. All
bids are subject to the conditions herein and on the attached pages.

Return One (1) Copy of Bid Only: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes. The face of
the envelope shall contain the date and time of the bid opening and the bid number.

1. Execution of Bids: Bids must contain a manual signature of an authorized
representative in the space provided on the attached sheet. The company's name
must appear on each page of the bid as required.

2. No Bid: If not submitting a bid, respond by returning one (1) copy of this form,
marking it "NO BID", and explain the reason on the Certification Page Repeated
failure to bid without specific justification shall be cause for removal of a supplier's
name from the bid mailing list. A bidder, to qualify as a respondent, must submit a
"NO BID", and same must be received no later than the stated bid opening date.

3. Prices Quoted: Deduct trade discounts and quote firm net prices. Give both unit
price and extended total. In the case of a mistake in extensions, the unit price will
take precedence. All prices quoted shall include shipping, handling and insurance.
Bidders may offer discounts as an inducement to secure expeditious payment of
invoices, however, such discounts will not be considered as part of the unit price or
as consideration in making the bid award. Prices and extensions shall be typed or
printed in ink.

a. Mistakes: Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery
schedules, bid prices, extensions, and all instructions pertaining to supplies
and services. Failure to do so will be at bidder's risk.

b. Conditions and Packaging: It is understood and agreed that any item
offered or shipped as a result of this bid shall be received (current production
model at the time of this bid). All containers will be suitable for storage or
shipment, and all prices shall include standard commercial packaging.