Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source contract to Choinque LLC for a three-day Leadership Excellence Course by Academy Leadership. The estimated cost is $47,400. This training aims to cultivate leaders with enhanced self-awareness, clear communication, and values-based decision-making. The county has previously used this course and found it beneficial. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Contractors interested in providing these services must submit clear and convincing information to support a challenge to the intended award by the close date of April 15, 2026. Challenges will be evaluated to determine if a competitive solicitation is warranted. Absent challenges, an award is likely after the close date.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that absent any challenges, an award will likely be made after the close date, implying a sole source award if no competition is established.
The bid notice requires contractors who are able and interested in providing all the identified services to submit clear and convincing information to support a challenge to the intended award.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice states that challenges to this procurement must be received no later than the specified close date of April 15, 2026.
The bid notice states an estimated cost of $47,**** for the Leadership Excellence Course.
