25-P-00344-Minimum-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE.xlsx

This is a Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00344, issued by the City of Tampa's Department of Logistics and Asset Management's Fleet Maintenance Division. The procurement solicits qualified vendors to provide comprehensive diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engine repair services for the City's fleet, including light, medium, and heavy trucks (Classes 2-8), construction equipment, and industrial engines manufactured from 1985 to current models. Vendors must supply all necessary parts and labor, maintain service bays capable of accommodating various vehicle types, employ technicians with current ASE or manufacturer certifications, and provide a 365-day labor warranty. Services must address engines from manufacturers including Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, International, and John Deere. The bid will be structured into five divisions covering different vehicle and engine categories with separate pricing for diesel and CNG repairs. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025, with bid opening on November 6, 2025. The contract term is three years with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The estimated contract value is $1.8 million, and the City will award multiple contracts through a competitive, multi-award bidding process, with potential utilization by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members.

The City offers significant incentives for certified SLBEs and Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), including a 5% bid discount for certified SLBEs (up to $10,000) and U-WMBEs (up to $20,000), with additional preferences for Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. The minimum certified SLBE contact list identifies three qualified vendors: ADEAS-Q (Tampa, FL; FEIN 273687248), K & A Construction Services Inc (Tampa, FL; FEIN 263764800), and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC (Lutz, FL; FEIN 831454144). Key evaluation criteria include shop labor hourly rates, emergency and after-hours rates, parts markup percentages, and transportation costs. The procurement note indicates that this contact list represents the minimum available contacts and may require further searches for certified firms to meet Good Faith Efforts requirements.