25-P-00378-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa for a goods procurement contract. The City of Tampa's Water Department is procuring Anhydrous Ammonia for the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility under Project Number 25-P-00378. The procurement requires approximately 150 tons of Anhydrous Ammonia annually with specifications including 99-100% NH3 purity, NSF Standard 60 certification, and approval for potable water treatment use. Qualified bidders must be manufacturers or authorized distributors with substantial inventory and distribution capabilities. Delivery is required between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on normal working days. The bid opening is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025. The initial contract period is one year with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods, and the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The estimated contract amount is $200,000, with pricing evaluated on a per-ton basis as part of a comprehensive assessment that includes product quality, delivery capabilities, safety practices, and technical specification compliance. This solicitation is classified as a Traditional Solicitation for goods with no sheltered market designation for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), though the City of Tampa remains committed to diversity management initiatives and requires bidders to submit DMI forms and comply with Ordinance 2008-89 regarding subcontractor payment tracking. Bidders must also provide comprehensive safety documentation, including OSHA Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets, and demonstrate emergency response planning capabilities and technical assistance protocols. The determination letter was reviewed and approved on September 8, 2025, by Sajan Patel, Committee Chair.