School Bus A/C Maintenance and Repair

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jul 8, 2026
Due:	Aug 5, 2026
Agency:	Hillsborough County Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
Solicitation No:	26286-RFP-DST
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Main

Agency
Hillsborough County Public Schools

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Rebecca Baez

Title
School Bus A/C Maintenance and Repair

Secondary Contact
Tiffanie Cason

Number
26286-RFP-DST

Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Proposal

Department
Transportation

Online Submissions
Yes

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
HCPS requires the Contractor to provide timely, accurate, and reliable school bus air-conditioning repair and maintenance services. All repairs shall be performed in accordance with applicable EPA regulations, MACS standards, and nationally recognized air-conditioning industry requirements. All parts and workmanship shall be covered by the manufacturer`s or Contractor`s applicable warranty. Services shall include air-conditioning systems on diesel, electric, propane, and gasoline-powered Type A and Type C school buses. Technicians should be trained and qualified to service both R-134a and R-1234yf air-conditioning systems. Certification in refrigerant handling and applicable safety training for these systems is preferred. The Contractor shall also provide vehicle status updates via telephone and email, provide timely invoices, work/part warranty information.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
7/8/2026 7:00 PM EST

Question End Date
7/22/2026 5:00 PM EST

Sample Due Date

Due Date
8/5/2026 5:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

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Documents

Total: 6

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Request for Proposal	26286RFPDST School Bus AC Maintenance and Repair.pdf	26286-RFP-DST School Bus A/C Maintenance and Repair	PDF
Attachment	26286 Price Sheet.xlsx	26286 Price Sheet	Excel
Attachment	SBEP Participation Requirements.pdf	SBEP Participation	PDF
All Bid Types	CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED AFFIDAVIT.pdf	CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED AFFIDAVIT	PDF
All Bid Types	Vendor Registration Form 07.10.25.pdf	Vendor Registration/Substitute W-9	PDF
All Bid Types	STATEMENT OF NO BID.pdf	Statement of No Bid	PDF

Quote/Bid

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Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields

Display Options Spreadsheet Section	No	Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields	No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field	No	Display Options File Upload Field	No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded	No	Require Options File to be Uploaded	No
Display Lead Time Field	No	Display Standard Packaging Field	No

Delivery Date
None

Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
None

Shipping
None

Terms and Conditions
None

Include Shipping in Price of Items
No

Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No

Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No

View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No

Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No

Allow Post Due Date Submission
No

Questions & Answers

Total: 0

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Date Answered

Commodity Codes

Total: 41

Code	Description
[055-4]	Air Conditioners and Parts
[055-66]	Moisture Separators
[060-33]	Clamps, Hose
[060-35]	Cooling System: Radiators, Complete and Cores; Thermostats; Water Pumps; etc.
[060-36]	Electrical Accessories: Alternators, Ammeters, Distributors, Generators, Regulators, Starters, etc.
[060-37]	Electrical Parts (Not Ignition) (Not Otherwise Classified)
[060-42]	Filters: Air, Fuel, Oil, Power Steering, Transmission and Water, and PCV Valves
[060-45]	Fittings (For Copper Tubing)
[060-60]	Hose and Hose Fittings: Brake, Heater, Radiator, Vacuum, Washer, Wiper, etc.
[060-64]	Lubricating System and Parts (See 060-42 for Filters and Class 075 for Equipment)
[060-66]	Parts and Accessories, Automotive, Miscellaneous (Not Otherwise Classified)
[060-67]	Recycled Automotive Parts
[060-70]	Replacement Parts for Chrysler (Mopar)
[060-71]	Replacement Parts for Ford
[060-72]	Replacement Parts for General Motors
[060-73]	Replacement Parts for International Harvester
[060-74]	Replacement Parts for other than Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and International Harvester
[460-10]	Air Hose and Fittings
[557-23]	Cooling System Parts and Accessories
[557-25]	Electrical Accessories and Parts (Not Lighting)
[557-33]	Engine Parts
[557-34]	Filters: Air, Fuel, Oil, etc.
[557-36]	Fuel System Parts and Accessories
[557-37]	Gauges and Meters (Including Speedometers)
[557-52]	Lubricating Systems and Parts (See 557-34 for Filters)
[557-53]	Power and Drive Train Components and Parts (Transit Bus)
[557-54]	Radiators, Heater Cores, etc.
[557-56]	Recycled Transit Bus Accessories and Parts
[557-70]	Tanks: Air, Fuel, Water
[720-82]	Water Pumps and Accessories (See 060-35 for Automotive Type)
[740-17]	Compressors and Parts
[740-24]	Condensing Units
[740-40]	Hand Tools, Refrigeration
[740-55]	Refrigerant Gases (Except Ammonia)
[740-59]	Refrigeration Accessories and Supplies: Capillaries, Controls, Dryers, Expansion Valves, Refrigerant Oil, Sealants, Sight Glasses, Thermometers, Vibration Eliminators, etc.
[740-60]	Refrigerant Recovery Systems and Accessories
[928-24]	Buses, School and Mass Transit, Maintenance and Repair
[928-30]	Cooling, Heating, and Ventilating System (A/C System, Hoses, Water Pump, Radiator, Heater and Accessories, Ventilation, etc.) Maintenance and Repair
[928-47]	General Maintenance and Repair, Vehicle (Not Otherwise Classified), to Include Oil Changes, Lubrication, Guaranteed Maintenance Programs, etc. (See 928-88 for Tune-Ups)
[962-16]	Bus Transportation Services, School
[998-9]	Automobile, Truck and Bus Parts and Equipment, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

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