Request for Proposals (RFP)
Leon County Schools
Purchasing Department
3397 West Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
purchasing@leonschools.net
Plumbing Contractor Services
RFP 118-2026
RFP Released: May 07, 2026
Deadline for Questions*: May 15, 2026
Proposals Due*: 2:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026
Tony Green
Procurement Officer
*Timeline subject to change. Changes will be communicated through an addendum to this RFP (see Section 1.8)
Steps in the
RFP process
Release of RFP
Written
Questions Due
Anticipated Posting
of Answers to
Submitted
Questions
Sealed Proposals
Due and Opened
Evaluation
Team Meeting
Anticipated Date
the District will
Advertise its Notice
of Board Decision
RFP Timeline
Date and Time
May 07, 2026
May 15, 2026 COB
May 19, 2026
May 28, 2026
at 2:00 pm Est
June 02, 2026
June 23, 2026
Location (if applicable)
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/active-upcoming-bid-
opportunities
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com
Submit to:
Tony Green, Procurement Officer
Subject: RFP 118-2026 Plumbing Contractor Services
Email: purchasing@leonschools.net
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/active-upcoming-bid-
opportunities
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com 17
Submit to:
Leon County Schools
Purchasing Department
Attn: Tony Green, Procurement Officer
RFP 118-2026 Plumbing Contractor Services
3397 W. Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303*
*Also the location for the Response Opening
Leon County Schools
Purchasing Department
3397 W. Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/active-upcoming-bid-
opportunities
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com
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Table of Contents
RFP Timeline .............................................................................................................................................................2
SECTION 1: Key Information ...................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Quick Facts.................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Proposer Qualifications ..............................................................................................................................6
1.3 How to Contact Us (Procurement Rules and Information) .........................................................................6
1.4 Developing Your Proposal..........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Submitting Your Proposal...........................................................................................................................8
1.6 Proposal Opening.......................................................................................................................................9
1.7 Disposition of Proposals .......................................................................................................................... 10
1.8 Changes to the RFP ................................................................................................................................ 10
1.9 Protest Procedures.................................................................................................................................. 10
SECTION 2: Scope of Work .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Procurement Overview ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Contract Term ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.6 Reassignment of Work ............................................................................................................................ 14
2.7 Equipment/Materials Acquisition ............................................................................................................. 15
2.8 Invoice and Payment ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.9 Performance Monitoring .......................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION 3: Procurement Rules and Information .............................................................................................. 16
3.1 Contents and Format of Proposal Submittals ......................................................................................... 16
3.2 Price Sheet Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Proposal Evaluation and Criterion........................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Advertising Notice of Board Decision ...................................................................................................... 22
3.5 No Prior Involvement and Conflicts of Interest ........................................................................................ 22
3.6 Confidentiality, Proprietary, or Trade Secret Material ............................................................................. 22
3.7 Small Business Participation ................................................................................................................... 23
3.8 Local Business Preference...................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 4: Contract Terms and Conditions ..................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Contract Modifications ............................................................................................................................. 24
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4.2 Use by Other Public Agencies................................................................................................................. 24
4.3 Travel Expenses...................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 E-Verify.................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Subcontracts............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.6 Background Screening Requirements/Jessica Lunsford Act .................................................................. 25
4.7 Insurance................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.8 Copyrights, Right to Data, Patents, and Royalties .................................................................................. 27
4.9 Independent Contractor Status ............................................................................................................... 27
4.10 Contact with Students ............................................................................................................................. 27
4.11 Assignment.............................................................................................................................................. 28
4.12 Force Majeure ......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.13 Severability .............................................................................................................................................. 28
4.14 Reservation of Rights .............................................................................................................................. 28
4.15 Americans with Disabilities Act................................................................................................................ 28
4.16 Employment of District Personnel ........................................................................................................... 28
4.17 Legal Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 28
4.18 Conflict of Law and Controlling Provisions .............................................................................................. 29
4.19 Default ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.20 Termination.............................................................................................................................................. 29
4.21 Public Records ........................................................................................................................................ 30
4.22 Indemnification ........................................................................................................................................ 31
4.23 Disputes................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.24 Federal Terms and Conditions ................................................................................................................ 31
4.25 Anti-Discrimination .................................................................................................................................. 33
4.26 Discriminatory Vendor List ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.27 Public Entity Crime & Convicted Vendor List .......................................................................................... 33
4.28 Scrutinized Companies Certification ....................................................................................................... 33
4.29 Vendor Interests ...................................................................................................................................... 34
SECTION 5: Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Attachment I ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Attachment II .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Attachment III ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Attachment IV......................................................................................................................................................... 40
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Attachment V.......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Attachment VI......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Attachment VII........................................................................................................................................................ 46
Attachment VIII....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Attachment IX......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Attachment X.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.