25-P-00363-EBO-Determination-Letter.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Office for the Predictive Maintenance Program (Project Number 25-P-00363) under the Water Department. The project involves a comprehensive predictive maintenance program for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility and associated water infrastructure sites throughout Hillsborough County, Florida, encompassing monthly vibration analysis for 138 pieces of equipment, quarterly spectrometric oil analysis, and thermographic analysis across multiple water department facilities. The scope of work is classified as a nonprofessional service contract. The bid is scheduled to open on Friday, December 5, 2025, with an initial contract period of one year and potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods, plus the City's reserved right to unilaterally extend the contract term for up to three additional 30-day periods. The estimated contract amount is $25,000.00.

The EBO determination classifies this as a traditional solicitation, indicating that the scope did not meet Remotely Wider Accessibility (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement. No specific SLBE goal percentage has been established for subcontracting participation. However, the procurement includes provisions encouraging Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) involvement, with prime contractors required to document their intent to utilize SLBE subcontractors through a detailed Letter of Intent (DMI-40 Form) and submit a DMI-30 Form tracking all payments to subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers for financial transparency. The determination was approved on September 3, 2025, by committee chair Sajan Patel.