Applications shall be hand delivered or sent via US Mail to the address above. Your application will include the Statement of Qualification packet consisting of the application form and attached documents as outlined in the "Request of Qualifications" packet. All Applications/Statements of Qualification will be reviewed by a Committee comprised of District employees duly assigned to evaluate and recommend those applications from Contractors to certify and pre-qualify them to bid or propose on future projects which may be approved during the Certification Period. Pre-Qualification periods will be for a one (1) year period (2024), and may be renewed for one (1) additional year (2025). The School Board of Polk County ("District") invites qualified Contractors with current licenses in the State of Florida to register for the District's Vendor Pre-qualification Program. This Program applies only to price-based solicitations (Invitations to Bid (ITB)) or formal quotes for alterations, renovations, modifications, repairs and minor, new construction projects This process does not apply to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Architectural/Engineering Services, Construction Manager at Risk Services or projects covered under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) (F.S. 287.055). Bids awarded by the District or released by the District prior to the award of this request shall proceed for the term of the bid. The Pre-Qualification Program is an ongoing program of the School District. Once a firm has been qualified and approved by the District, it may participate and compete with other qualified vendors in Invitations to Bid for a one year period commencing from date of Board approval. Pre-qualification Certifications are valid for one year (2024) and are renewable for one year (2025). To ensure that the review and approval process is performed continuously and timely, cut-off dates are established. Those applications received after each established cut-off date will be added to a subsequent review and approval procedure. It is anticipated that applications will be submitted to the Board on a quarterly basis. This Request for Qualifications is in accordance with Section 1013.46 (2) and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.