25-P-00157-Certified-Contact-List.xlsx

This is a certified contact list document for the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 25-P-00157 for Medical Aid Supplies. The solicitation seeks procurement of 32 medical and first aid supply items, including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The bid opening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with vendors required to submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The procurement anticipates an initial one-year award period with potential for two additional one-year renewals. All medications must have a minimum nine-month expiration date from the date of acceptance. Bidders are required to submit a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten work days of bid opening and must provide subcontract agreements or purchase orders before commencing work with any WMBE/SLBE subcontractors.

The City offers a 5% bid discount on the total bid amount for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with discounts not to exceed $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. The procurement targets underutilized businesses owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Women business owners. The certified contact list includes 11 minority and small local business enterprises, with several businesses appearing multiple times under different certification classifications. The total department budget for this procurement is $100,000. The certified vendors span locations primarily in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, including Tampa, Riverview, Palm Harbor, and Charlotte, with various certification types including MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) and SLBE designations.