Public Notices

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD 

Posted: January 29, 2024 

RFQ # 2900-23 

Continuing Services Contract for Construction Management Services 

After a thorough review of the qualifications submitted and interviews by the short-listed firms, the College intends to recommend to its District Board of Trustees at the February 28, 2024 Board Meeting that a contract be entered into with the following firms (listed alphabetically): 

Barr & Barr, Inc. of Tampa, Florida 

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. of Tampa, Florida 

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida 

Horus Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa, Florida 

Williams Construction Group, Inc. of Tampa, Florida 

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” 

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College. 

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors. 

Vonda F. Melchior 

Director of Purchasing 

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center 

4115 N. Lois Avenue 

Tampa, Florida 33614 

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office 

https://www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax 

Notice of Intent

To Recommend Award

Posted:  03/26/2024

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

RFB # 2902-24

ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT

DALE MABRY CAMPUS - HUMANITIES BLDG.

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to award to Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc of  St Petersburg, Florida as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder having met all of the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $274,050.00.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior

Director of Purchasing

Hillsborough Community College

4115 N. Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Phone:  (813) 253-7120                    Facsimile:  (813) 253-7561

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REJECT ALL BIDS

Posted: 06/17/2024

RFB #2901-24

Plant City Landscaping

After a thorough review, the College intends to reject all of the bids submitted in response to this Request

For Bids

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, “Failure to file a protest within

the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security

required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under

chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing

Hillsborough Community College

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center

4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, FL 33614

Phone: (813) 253-7060 Facsimile: (813) 253-7561

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REJECT ALL BIDS

Posted: 06/17/2024

RFB #2909-24

Plant City Landscaping

After a thorough review, the College intends to reject all of the bids submitted in response to this Request

For Bids

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, “Failure to file a protest within

the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security

required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under

chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing

Hillsborough Community College

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center

4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, FL 33614

Phone: (813) 253-7060 Facsimile: (813) 253-7561

NOTICE OF INTENT

TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 08/19/2024

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

RFB # 2914-24

Multi Campus Parking Lot Improvements – Ybor, Brandon, Plant City, Southshore

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to award to The Kearney Companies LLC of Tampa, Florida as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder having met all the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $2,626,262.62.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior

Director of Purchasing

Hillsborough Community College

4115 N. Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Phone: (813) 253-7120 Facsimile: (813) 253-7561

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 10/23/2024

RFB # 2920-25

DTEC Elevator Addition and Improvements

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to recommend to its District Board of Trustees at the October 30, 2024 Board Meeting that the award for this Request for Bids be made to Horus Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa, Florida as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all of the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $5,499,212.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior

Director of Purchasing

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center

39 Columbia Drive, 6th Floor P.O. Box 31127

Tampa, Florida 33606-3584 Tampa, FL 33631-3127

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office

www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 10/23/2024

RFB #2918-25

Plant City Tree Work and Landscape Renovation

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to recommend to its District Board of Trustees at the October 30, 2024 Board Meeting that the award for this Request for Bids be made to Savatree, LLC of Tampa, Florida as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all of the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $656,669.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior

Director of Purchasing

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center

39 Columbia Drive, 6th Floor P.O. Box 31127

Tampa, Florida 33606-3584 Tampa, FL 33631-3127

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office

www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

Posted: 11/4/2024

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

RFB #2921-25

HCC Plant City Envelope Repair-Repaint Project

Hillsborough Community College is seeking bids from qualified construction or building contractors for the HCC Plant City Envelope Repair and Repainting Project located at 1206 North Plant Park Road Plant City, FL 33563.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:30 pm Eastern Time (ET) at the Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus, 1206 North Park Road Plant City, FL 33563, Room PADM 155. All interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference prior to the mandatory site visit. 

Electronic Sealed bids must be submitted via WorkDay Strategic Sourcing before 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) according to the HCC Purchasing Department’s Strategic Sourcing time on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at which time all sealed bids will be publicly opened and tabulated. Bids may not be faxed, mailed or emailed. 

Electronic Sealed bids must be clearly identified as responses to: RFB # 2921-25 HCC Plant City Envelope Repair-Repaint 

The complete Request for Bids (RFB) will be posted in WorkDay Strategic Sourcing. Addenda, questions and answers, and any other supplemental information regarding this RFB, if any are issued, will also be posted in WorkDay Strategic Sourcing throughout this RFB’s solicitation process. Potential Bidders must register in order to download and view this RFB’s documentation. To register, sign in to WorkDay. 

Potential Bidders are encouraged to monitor their email notifications from HCC’s WorkDay Strategic Sourcing throughout the solicitation process. Potential bidders are to submit questions via WorkDay Strategic Sourcing or via email to hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu. All questions regarding this RFB will be due in writing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Contact with anyone other than the assigned procurement officer(s) or his/her designee(s) may result in the rejection or disqualification of your bid submission. 

Upon award, the successful Offeror(s) will be required to complete the supplier registration process and upload all required documentation within HCC’s WorkDay Strategic Sourcing prior to the issuance of a College purchase order and payment. 

The College will not be responsible for any delays in delivery of proposals. HCC encourages participation of women/minority owned business enterprises (W/MBE) and subcontractors. 

Vonda F. Melchior 

Director of Purchasing

(813) 253-7060

Felicia Holmes 

Associate Director, Purchasing 

(813) 253-7102 

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 11/08/2024

RFB # 2921-25

HCC Plant City Repair-Repaint Project

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to recommend to its District Board of Trustees at the December 4th Board Meeting that the award for this Request for Bids be made to Eastern Waterproofing and Restoration of Virgina, LLC. of Toano, Virginia as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $394,655.00.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” 

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College. Your participation is encouraged regarding the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior
Director of Purchasing
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center
4115 N Lois Avenue P.O. Box 31127
Tampa, Florida 33614 Tampa, FL 33631-3127
hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office
www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

Posted: 11/13/2024

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

RFB # 2923-25

Complete Fire Alarm System Replacement at Brandon and Ybor City Campuses

Hillsborough Community College is seeking bids from qualified firms to replace the existing fire alarm systems at the Brandon and Ybor City Campuses with Notifier or Edwards fire alarm systems.
 

A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10 am via Microsoft Teams. 

All interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference.

PRE-BID MEETING LINK
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 212 094 659 055
Passcode: ATf9aB
Dial in by phone
+1 850-692-9165,,742696444# United States, Tallahassee
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 742 696 444#
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

Site visits will be available upon requests.

Electronic Sealed bids must be submitted via WorkDay Strategic Sourcing before 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) according to the HCC Purchasing Department’s Strategic Sourcing time on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10 a.m. at which time all sealed bids will be publicly opened and tabulated. Bids may not be
faxed, mailed or emailed.

PUBLIC BID OPENING
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 236 187 475 590
Passcode: 5WgrZM
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+1 850-692-9165,,497629590# United States, Tallahassee
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Phone conference ID: 497 629 590#
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Electronic Sealed bids must be clearly identified as responses to:
RFB # 2923-25, Complete Fire Alarm System Replacement at Brandon and Ybor City Campuses

The complete Request for Bids (RFB) will be posted in WorkDay Strategic Sourcing. Addenda, questions
and answers, and any other supplemental information regarding this RFB, if any are issued, will also be
posted in WorkDay Strategic Sourcing throughout this RFB’s solicitation process. Potential Bidders must
register in order to download and view this RFB’s documentation. To register, sign in to WorkDay.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 11/26/24 

RFB # 2923-25

 Complete Fire Alarm System Replacement at Brandon and Ybor City Campuses 

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to recommend to its District Board of Trustees at the December 4, 2024, Board Meeting that the award for this Request for Bids be made to Midwest Alarm Company Inc. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $1,970,456 (base bid + alternate 1, 3, 4, 5) plus owner’s contingency of $192,275. 

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” 

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College. Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors. 

Vonda F. Melchior

Director of Purchasing

Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center

4115 N. Lois Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614-7824

P.O. Box 31127 Tampa, FL 33631-3127

(813) 253-7060 office | (813) 253-7561 fax

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

www.hccfl.edu/purchasing

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 04/15/2025

RFB # 2926-25

Resurfacing of Clay Tennis Courts- Dale Mabry Campus

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to award for this Request for Bids American Tennis Courts, Inc. of Mobile, Alabama as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all of the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $120,609.00.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior
Director of Purchasing
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center
4115 N. Lois Avenue P.O. Box 31127
Tampa, Florida 33606-3584 Tampa, FL 33631-3127
hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office

www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECOMMEND AWARD

Posted: 04/15/2025

RFB # 2925-25

DSSC Landscaping Improvements- Dale Mabry Campus

After a thorough review of the bids submitted, the College intends to award this Request for Bids to Duval Landscape Maintenance, LLC. of Tampa, Florida as the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder having met all of the College’s bid specifications for a total amount of $163,200.11.

Please be advised that pursuant to section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and the College’s Administrative Rule 6HX-10-6.08, “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”

Thank you for your interest in Hillsborough Community College.

Your participation is encouraged with regard to the College’s future endeavors.

Vonda F. Melchior
Director of Purchasing
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson District Administration Center
4115 N. Lois Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614 
P.O. Box 31127
Tampa, FL 33631-3127

hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu (813) 253-7060 office

www.hccfl.edu/purchasing (813) 253-7561 fax

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

Posted: 07/25/2024

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFB # 2910-24

Greywater System Maintenance, Renovations, and Upgrades

will hold a public meeting via the link below:

Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 239 881 143 756

Passcode: oWmeUC

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not mandatory

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060      Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

Posted: 07/25/2024

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFB # 2915-24

HCC Retention Pond Clearing and Maintenance at Dale Mabry, Brandon, & Southshore Campuses

will hold a public meeting via the link below:

Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 246 659 688 71

Passcode: yDQnUn

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not mandatory

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060      Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

Posted: 07/25/2024

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFB # 2917-24

Dale Mabry DSSC Landscaping Improvement

will hold a public meeting via the link below:

Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 275 594 569 21

Passcode: M9YSgg

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not mandatory

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060      Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFB # 2910-25

Multi Campus Parking Lot Improvements

will hold a public meeting via the link below: Microsoft Teams meeting

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 278 648 090 199

Passcode: Rt3E88

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+1 850-692-9165,, 474181314## United States, Tallahassee

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Phone conference ID: 474 181 314#

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not required.

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 N. Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060     Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 

Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu 

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

Posted: 02/27/2025

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFB # 2925-25

Dale Mabry DSSC Landscaping Improvements (Rebid).

The public meeting will be held virtually via the link below:

Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 212 474 364 951

Passcode: 4Gy9rN6G

Dial in by phone

+1 850-692-9165,,391199981# United States, Tallahassee Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 391 199 981#

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not mandatory.

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060      Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE**

Posted: 02/27/2025

The College will hold a bid opening with respect to

RFP# 2917-25

Charter Bus Services Collegewide.

The public meeting will be held virtually via the link below:

Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 248 067 023 735

Passcode: b5z2Hf3m

Dial in by phone

+1 850-692-9165,,336574840# United States, Tallahassee Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 336 574 840#

Schedule as follows:

Attendance is not mandatory.

Hillsborough Community College Purchasing Department

Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Avenue

Tampa, Florida 33614

Main Phone: (813) 253-7060      Facsimile: (813) 253-7561 Email: hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu

**PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE  ** 

Posted: 05/08/2025  

The committee established for the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to  

RFP # 2917-25 Charter Bus Services 

will hold a public meeting for the committee to evaluate the proposals at the 

Hillsborough Community College 

Dale Mabry Campus – DSTU Room 246 on May 9, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET.  

Any and all Offerors who have submitted proposals are not required to attend this meeting. 

Hillsborough Community College 

Purchasing Department Vonda F. Melchior, Director of Purchasing 4115 North Lois Ave. 

Tampa, Florida 33614 

 Main Phone:  (813) 253-7060    

 Facsimile:  (813) 253-7561 

Email:  hccpurchasing@hccfl.edu