Drop Ceiling Replacement Services

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive bids for the one-time replacement of approximately 2,020 square feet of drop ceiling at the Falkenburg Wastewater Plant in Florida, with an estimated contract value of $29,593.00. The solicitation, identified as ITQ-26-00344, requires contractors to provide complete demolition and disposal of the existing ceiling system, installation of a new commercial-grade grid and Armstrong 1728A ceiling tiles or approved equivalents, reinstallation of all ceiling-mounted fixtures, and thorough site cleanup. All work must comply with applicable Florida building codes, manufacturer specifications, OSHA standards, and ADA, Section 504, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements. Performance must be completed within 15 days of Purchase Order issuance, and all pricing must be quoted F.O.B. to the job site. Bidders must be responsible and responsive, demonstrating capacity, integrity, and reliability, with awards made solely on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest-priced bidder who meets all specifications. Offers must remain valid for 90 days and include compliance certifications for E-Verify, Drug-Free Workplace, and digital accessibility standards, including submission of VPAT or ACR documentation. Contractors are required to carry specific insurance policies naming the County as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation, and all personnel must wear company-branded uniforms and maintain valid Florida contractor licenses. Payment is processed within 30 days of invoice approval by the Project Manager, with electronic ACH direct deposit available. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County’s bidding platform by the August 21, 2026 deadline, with no submissions accepted by email, fax, or physical delivery. No formal FAR clauses apply; instead, the County enforces its own contractual provisions covering changes, termination, indemnification, and restrictions on use of County branding. The County retains full authority to inspect, accept, or reject work, and may terminate for nonperformance, funding loss, or insurance lapses.