25-P-00307-Bid_Discount_Determination.docx

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Bid Discount Determination document prepared by the City of Tampa, Florida for Project 25-P-00307, Stormwater Pipe Cleaning Services. The contract, managed by the Mobility Department, encompasses comprehensive stormwater infrastructure maintenance services including cleaning and inspection of stormwater pipes (ranging from 18 inches to over 32 inches in diameter), inlets, manholes, baffle boxes, and outfall structures throughout the city. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and water. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid submissions due September 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods, and the City may unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. The estimated contract value is $1,500,000.

The City has implemented a 5% bid discount program for certified Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) not to exceed $20,000 and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) not to exceed $10,000. U-WMBE preferences are designated for Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. No sheltered market designation or subcontracting goals have been established, as the scope did not meet Relevant Weakness Analysis (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement. The determination was reviewed and approved on July 28, 2025, by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez in accordance with City of Tampa Code Chapter 26.5 established EBO policy. The contract includes a minimum work order charge of $750 and a $50,000 contingency work budget, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for delays in completing work orders.