25-P-00167-EBO-Determination-Letter.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Office for the Bunker Gear Services contract (Project Number 25-P-00167) under the Fire Rescue Department. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide professional cleaning, repair, and maintenance services for firefighter protective equipment in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1851. The contract covers 129 line items including component replacement, tear repair, restitching, and advanced cleaning services for coats, pants, and other gear. Bid submissions are due on June 25, 2025, at 4:30 pm. The vendor must be an NFPA certified Independent Service Provider with a repair facility located within 300 miles of Tampa City Hall and capable of collecting, transporting, and servicing gear within seven business days. The initial contract award period is one year with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The City reserves the right to award the bid by division or aggregate total and will evaluate bidders based on responsibility, experience, financial condition, and compliance with bid requirements.

The estimated contract amount is $55,000. This is a Traditional Solicitation designated as a sheltered market for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). A bid discount of 5 percent will be provided for U-WMBEs (not to exceed $20,000) and SLBEs (not to exceed $10,000). The solicitation includes specific business enterprise categories: Black Business Enterprise (BBE), Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE), Asian Business Enterprise (ABE), Native American Business Enterprise (NBE), and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Successful vendors must submit a detailed Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten working days of bid opening, documenting subcontractor involvement and commitment. The determination was approved on April 7, 2025, by Committee Chair Sajan K. Patel and is effective immediately.