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Evaluation committee reopens RFP award process after protest, seeks clarifications on pesticide license and experience scoring
Summary
Hillsborough County evaluation committee reconvened to consider a protest of the notice of intent to award for RFP P26-00069 (Lower Green Swamp cattle grazing lease). The committee flagged questions about Florida Pesticide Applicator license requirements and how experience on owned vs. leased land is scored and will request virtual oral presentations from the two proposers.
Hillsborough County’s evaluation committee reconvened to discuss a protest filed against the notice of intent to award for RFP P26-00069, the county’s solicitation for a cattle‑grazing lease at the Lower Green Swamp, and agreed to request clarification from the two proposers before finalizing scores.
"On 01/31/2026, as was publicly posted, a protest of the notice of intent to award was received," said Ethan Kersey, the buyer assigned to the project, opening the meeting. Procurement staff outlined two central issues the committee must clarify: whether proposers must hold an active Florida Pesticide Applicator license under Section 133 and how to credit experience that proposers claim on owned land versus leased land.
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