Request to Piggyback the Interlocal Purchasing system (TIPS), a government purchasing cooperative and Department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Centers` Request For Proposal #260301, Furniture, Furnishings and Services which was awarded to Hertz Furn

The School Board of Osceola County, Florida, has entered into a piggyback agreement with Hertz Furniture Systems, LLC, utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) solicitation number 260301. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides for the procurement of furniture, furnishings, and related services. The agreement is effective from May 20, 2026, through May 31, 2031, with the possibility of extensions upon mutual written agreement. The contract is governed by a variety of regulatory requirements, including certifications against the prohibition of certain terrorist organizations and foreign-owned companies under Texas Government Code. It mandates compliance with the Buy America Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and federal record retention requirements under 2 CFR 200.334. Additionally, the vendor must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment from specific entities such as Huawei and ZTE, and must maintain insurance from carriers with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-. Award and pricing are based on a scoring system where vendors must meet a 70-point threshold, with points allocated for the quality of offerings, HUB compliance, and the ability to honor minimum percentage discounts off catalog pricing. Administration fees are paid to TIPS via check within 31 calendar days of the vendor receiving payment. The agreement also emphasizes strict adherence to student privacy laws, including FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Privacy Acts.