25-P-00132_Bid_Response_Page.docx

This is a bid response document for the City of Tampa's competitive procurement of Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related accessories. The procurement requests 100 adult AED pads, 50 Powerheart G5 batteries, 20 complete AED units with iCPR fully automatic dual language capability, 20 AED/CPR response kits, 10 AED surface mount wall cabinets, and 10 V-shape wall mount AED signs. Each AED unit includes a carry sleeve, 4-year battery, one set of adult pads, data cable, user guide, AED inspection tag, on-site window static sticker, and an 8-year warranty. The bid was required to be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The City reserves the right to award within 120 days after bid opening, with materials to be delivered within 15 working days after order receipt.

This procurement is designated as a Sheltered Market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with certified SLBE vendors eligible to receive a 5 percent bid discount not to exceed $10,000. The estimated contract amount is $60,000.00. The City of Tampa currently maintains over 190 AEDs throughout city-owned buildings to support the Risk Management Division's mission of ensuring employee and public access to defibrillators during sudden cardiac arrest events. The previous vendor, Who We Play For, declined to renew the contract due to pricing constraints. Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida and provide proof of registration within ten days of award notification. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject all bids or award by division or aggregate total.