Exploring Careers, EE, E1, E2, ESB Prep & Startup Tech

Agency: Hillsborough County Public Schools
State: Florida
Type of Government: State & Local
Posted Date: Apr 3, 2026
Due Date: Apr 14, 2026
Solicitation No: 26140-SSD-EST
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Agency
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Status
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
Primary Contact
Ivan Viamontes
Title
Exploring Careers, EE, E1, E2, ESB Prep & Startup Tech
Secondary Contact

Number
26140-SSD-EST
Tertiary Contact

Type
Sole Source
Department
Career & Technical Education
Online Submissions
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
Insurance Required
No
Bid Bond Required
No
Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No
Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No
Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
This letter shall serve as notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the “School Board”) to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities or contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. The description of the commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code, will remain posted for a period of seven (7) business days.

This is not a request for bids, proposals, or reply and there is no competitive solicitation available. HCPS will not consider any responses as a bid, proposal, or reply. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely for determining whether bona-fide competition exists.

Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.myvendorlink.com. “Like” shall mean equal, equivalent, and/or identical.

Scope of Work: NFTE aligns with CTE’s focus on developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in postsecondary education, advanced career training or immediate entry into jobs with a meaningful career path. Like CTE, NFTE provides a curriculum that combines a rigorous academic curriculum with training in career and technical subjects and workplace competencies. NFTE students graduate from the program with an understanding of core business and operation knowledge as well as business communication and presentation skills that are transferable to both their post- secondary experiences and professional careers.

Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this notification will be reviewed by the District. A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.


Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
4/3/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
Sample Due Date
Due Date
4/14/2026 8:00 AM EST
Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )
Date Time Mandatory Location
Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )
Date Time Location
Documents

Total: 1
Type Name Description File Type
Sole Source Form Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship NFTE 26140-SSD-EST 040326.pdf 26140-SSD-EST Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) PDF
Quote/Bid


Zones
Total: 0
Zone

Groups
Total: 0
Group
Quote/Bid Items

Total: 0
# Required Group Make Model Description Quantity Unit of Measure Price/ Percent Type

Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Display Options Spreadsheet Section
No Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields
No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field
No Display Options File Upload Field
No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded
No Require Options File to be Uploaded
No
Display Lead Time Field
No Display Standard Packaging Field
No
Delivery Date
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
None
Shipping
None
Terms and Conditions
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
Questions & Answers

Total: 0
Question Date Asked Answer Date Answered
Commodity Codes

Total: 3
Code Description
[715-10] Books, Curriculum Guides, Directories, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodicals, Publications, Reprints, etc.
[917-10] Contracted Services, Curriculum Development
[924-78] Teaching and Instruction Services (Including Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education and Adult Education)
Publications

Total: 0
Publication Date
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