25-P-00304_-_Shelter_Market_-_EBO-Certified-Contact-List.xlsx

This is an EBO-Certified Contact List for the City of Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) project 25-P-00304, which involves street signage storage and installation services in the Ybor City 1 and 2 CRA districts. The project requires contractors to provide storage and installation services for approximately 400 street signs, with the City of Tampa responsible for sourcing and fabricating all sign materials. Contractors must develop a comprehensive installation plan, conduct post-installation inspections, and ensure proper sign placement in compliance with local regulations and FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards. Key contractor qualifications include at least one year in business, demonstrated storage capacity for 400 signs, and at least one employee with an FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification. The bid due date is October 27, 2025, with a contract term of one year and potential for three additional one-year renewals.

The estimated contract value is $150,000, and the project qualifies as a Sheltered Market opportunity specifically designated for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with preference for Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. A Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bid discount of up to 5% (maximum $10,000) is available. Three SLBE-certified contractors are listed in the contact document: Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, M.P.G. & Company, Inc., and Beato Group, Inc. The project is bond waiver eligible under Florida Statutes 255.05(d) for contracts under $200,000. The contract requires a five-year warranty on workmanship and materials, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for missed completion deadlines.