Hillsborough County intends to make a sole-source award to Wesco Turf, Inc. for two years of maintenance, repairs, and OEM parts supply for its 72-unit Toro fleet, at an estimated cost of $180,000. The work includes warranty-compliant repairs using factory-trained technicians, proprietary diagnostic tools, and technical updates; the notice identifies Wesco as the only licensed and OEM-authorized distributor with the required capabilities. This open notice is not a request for competitive proposals or bids, but interested parties may submit documented challenges to the intended award by the close date.
Hillsborough County Facilities Management and Real Estate Services is soliciting competitive bids from qualified contractors for a term contract covering miscellaneous construction and renovation projects at County facilities and sites. Work may include interior and exterior repairs and renovations, re-roofing, site work, utilities, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and special construction; the estimated value is $16.5 million, with a 10% SBE subcontracting goal. The solicitation is open, and bids are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department seeks a qualified contractor to construct a new stormwater pump station on a County-owned parcel north of the existing facility at 5201 E. Kirby Street, Tampa, Florida. The project also includes decommissioning and demolishing the existing stormwater pump station, and the estimated total project cost is $1,473,476.90. The solicitation sets a 10% SBE subcontractor participation goal.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000 and the solution is proprietary or compatibility-critical, draft a justification and proceed with sole source; expect a public Notice of Intent period.
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Axon Enterprise, Inc. at Hillsborough County
Effective: Jan 12, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order 223207205 Change Order 1, issued by Hillsborough County to AXON ENTERPRISE INC on January 9, 2023. It details a remaining balance of 21,579.42 USD for "Year 2" services, including tech assurance plans, Evidence.com storage, and licenses, with services requested to begin on January 12, 2023. The document also includes comprehensive standard purchase order terms and conditions.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at Hillsborough County
Effective: Oct 26, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order 226201598 issued by Hillsborough County Florida Board of County Commissioners to AXON ENTERPRISE INC for yearly Justice Premier (Digital Evidence Cloud Storage) services. The total amount for this service is $207,900.00 USD. The order date is October 20, 2025, with the service requested to commence on October 26, 2025, and run for one year. The agreement references a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and a quote from November 23, 2022. The contract includes standard purchase order terms and conditions.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at Hillsborough County
Effective: Oct 9, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order 2 for Purchase Order 224200129, issued by Hillsborough County to AXON ENTERPRISE INC. The total amount for this change order is 21,579.42 USD. It covers various 'Year 3' payments for tech assurance plans, body camera payments, dock payments, and Evidence.com storage and license payments. The requested start date for these services is 2023-10-09. The document also includes comprehensive standard purchase order terms and conditions.
NCGM, Inc. at Hillsborough County
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The document confirms NCGM, Inc. as the sole vendor for testing services to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Department and outlines a price increase for Autopsy Reports to $325.00 per report, effective January 1, 2025, and valid through December 31, 2025.
PHARMACY ADMINISTRATIVE SOLUTIONS INC at Hillsborough County
Effective: Nov 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a procurement exemption request and a contract modification for Patient Assistance Program (PAP) services between Hillsborough County and Pharmacy Administrative Solutions, Inc. A memorandum dated January 8, 2024, justifies the exemption, citing the critical, integrated nature of PAP services that provide over $20 million annually in free prescription drugs. The Tenth Modification extends the existing agreement (RFP-S-0262-08(CD)) for one year, from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $3,900,000. The modification also adds new clauses regarding E-Verify, foreign entity restrictions, and funding for identification.
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Hillsboro County Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several land use petitions and applications, including the vacation of public utility easements and rights-of-way at specific locations. Approvals were granted for various minor modifications to plan developments, covering adjustments to building design requirements, the inclusion of accessory structures, and the removal of a sidewalk requirement. The board also approved modifications regarding mixed-use intensity bonuses and the clarification of permitted uses for minor motor vehicle repairs, and reviewed an application for certification as an agricultural enclave.
Evaluation Committee Final Scoring Meeting
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Evaluation Committee convened to conduct the final scoring and ranking of shortlisted firms for the Van Dyke Flow Diversion Pump Station and Pipeline project. The committee discussed specific proposals, reviewed criteria, and agreed upon consensus scores for multiple firms, adjusting initial points for criteria such as technical experience and project understanding. Following the scoring process, the committee established a final ranking of the firms and confirmed their intent to award the project to the highest-ranked proposer. Attendees were reminded that the cone of silence remains in effect until the protest period concludes.
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The board discussed operational protocols for mosquito control, emphasizing data-driven surveillance and treatment. The session included a formal acknowledgment of a departing board member. The board deliberated on two Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments regarding electric truck charging facilities on I-4 and infrastructure enhancements for Air Cargo Road and Tampa Bay Boulevard. Staff presented summaries of public comments concerning these projects, focusing on implementation transparency, project costs, potential effects on local businesses and residents, and broader regional transit infrastructure needs.
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