25-P-00307-Certified-Contact-List.xlsx

This is a Certified Contact List for the City of Tampa's Stormwater Pipe Cleaning Services procurement (Project 25-P-00307). The list identifies five certified vendors eligible to bid on this municipal infrastructure maintenance contract, which covers 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. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and water, with personnel holding required OSHA training certifications and access to specialized equipment including vacuum trucks, high-velocity jetters, and mechanical root cutters. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid submissions due by September 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. 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 certified vendor list includes two primary businesses—MBattle Construction LLC and WHATCHU NEED LLC—each certified as both Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). MBattle Construction LLC is located in Safety Harbor, Florida, and classified as African American-owned, while WHATCHU NEED LLC is based in Tampa, Florida, and also African American-owned. Apollo Construction & Engineering Services is listed as a Caucasian-owned SLBE. The procurement includes a 5% bid discount for certified businesses, with discounts capped at $20,000 for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and $10,000 for SLBEs. The minimum work order charge is $750, and a $50,000 contingency work budget is allocated. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in completing work orders.