This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tampa, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this solicitation is to allow the University to enter into Master Services agreements with multiple qualified HVAC Mechanical Contractors. USF invites suppliers bids to provide the goods and / or services as described in the Prerequisites section of this event. Pre-Bid Meeting: Screen presentation will be a part of the pre-proposal meeting, so it is recommended that you join from a computer or tablet. It is solely the Suppliers responsibility to become fully informed as to the nature and extent of the work required and its relation to any other work in the area, including, but not limited to, possible interference from academic or other USF activities. USF representative(s) will be available at the pre-proposal meeting to answer questions related to the Event. However, all verbal statements made by any person are non-binding. USF is not liable for any cost incurred in connection with the preparation, production, or submission of the Supplier Response, including any costs resulting from the Supplier accepting verbal direction. All changes or clarifications to the Event, if any, will only be made through written answers on the Events Q&A Board and, when appropriate, written addenda to the Event posted on the solicitation platform. Supplier should submit written questions through the Events Q & A Board to ensure issues discussed during the pre-proposal meeting are addressed on the Q & A Board and, when appropriate, included in a written addendum to the Event. Any questions concerning this Event must be submitted Electronically. Questions should be submitted individually and not as an attachment containing several questions. USF is a high-impact, global research university located in Tampa Bay on Floridas west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation, and among the top 50 universities for federal research expenditures. USF is one of only four Florida public universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.3 percent of all universities. At the heart of USF is a vibrant, diverse, and engaged student body. Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. The USF System includes three institutions, each separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: USF Tampa; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. In addition, the USF Tampa location is home to USF Health, including the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy. With 180 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine, there's something for everyone at USF. USF is focused on student success offering a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity, and collaboration. The USF faculty consists of more than 2,000 distinguished scholars, researchers, and expert teachers, nearly all holding PhDs or the highest degrees in their fields. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference, with 17 mens and womens varsity teams competing at the NCAA level. New facilities for practice and competition, along with a completely renovated USF Sun Dome, put the Universitys athletic facilities on par with virtually every top program in the country. Questions Due: January 26, 2024, by 2 PM Response to Questions: February 2, 2024, by 5 PM Evaluation of Supplier Responses: February 21 - March 22, 2024 Intent to Award: Friday, April 5, 2024 The University will also be closed for Winter Break beginning December 21, 2023, and will reopen on January 2, 2024.