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This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certification document for the City of Tampa's Wastewater Department procurement of a labware washer, with certification codes CC 490.00 and CC 490.36. The solicitation, identified as 26-P-00123, seeks a single under-counter labware washer for the laboratory located at 2545 Guy Verger Blvd., Tampa, FL 33605. The equipment must be capable of cleaning 72 BOD bottles in a single cycle and comply with Standard Methods 5210B-2016 and TNI 2016 Revision 2.1 standards. Key deliverables include the washer unit, comprehensive installation services, one full day of on-site training for City personnel, and complete documentation including operation manuals and parts catalogs. The vendor must also operate the equipment for fifteen days post-installation to verify performance specifications. Electronic proposals are due by January 22, 2026, through the OpenGov platform, with pricing valid for a minimum of 60 days. The successful vendor will be required to provide a one-year complimentary repair and service period followed by a four-year extended warranty on major components.

Pricing must be inclusive of all shipping, handling, and freight charges, with no refurbished equipment accepted. The City requires the successful vendor to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, as well as Automobile Liability coverage between $500,000 and $1 million. Payment will be made within approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, subject to the Florida Prompt Payment Act. The SLBE certification codes CC 490.00 and CC 490.36 provide advantages to qualified local vendors meeting these criteria. The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to make awards by line item or aggregate total. Failure to meet specifications during the fifteen-day post-installation operational period may result in return of the equipment and full refund.