25-P-00229-Certified-Contact-List.xlsx

The document is a Certified Contact List (25-P-00229) for Tampa Fire Rescue's Incident Safety Officer Course project, involving a comprehensive list of minority and small business enterprises in Florida. The project seeks a vendor to deliver an online Incident Safety Officer course for approximately 100 students, with the course requiring approval from the Florida State Fire College and compliance with NFPA 1521 standards. The project is scheduled for fiscal year 2025 with a target implementation date of 4/17/2025.

The contact list includes 30 diverse businesses, predominantly Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with representation from African American, Hispanic American, and Caucasian-owned businesses. The list highlights underutilized businesses, with certification types including MBE, SLBE, and WBE. Businesses are located primarily in the Tampa Bay area, including cities like Temple Terrace, Groveland, Riverview, and Wesley Chapel. The document emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with a focus on supporting small and minority-owned businesses in the procurement process for the Tampa Fire Rescue training project.