25-P-00406_Testing_and_Repair_Services_of_Transformers_at_the_AWTP.xlsx

This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) contact list for a testing and repair services procurement issued by the City of Tampa, Florida for transformer maintenance at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP) and San Carlos Pump Station. The City seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive annual testing and maintenance services for 50–56 distribution transformers, including non-destructive testing, laboratory analysis, oil sampling, power factor testing, and repair services. All testing must comply with ANSI Standards C57.10.00 and C57.12.90, with repairs adhering to the National Electrical Code. The sealed bid submission deadline is 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The contract award period is one year with four additional one-year renewal options. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including five client references, laboratory certification, test equipment lists with current calibration dates, and proof of Florida business license. The project is designated as a Sheltered Market opportunity exclusively for certified SLBEs, with 32 qualified firms identified as potential participants.

The estimated contract value is $50,000, with a significant 5% bid discount available to SLBE vendors not exceeding $10,000. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and the City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total. Successful bidders must obtain Port Passes and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification and non-discrimination requirements. All test results must be compiled into a detailed report delivered within thirty days of field testing in both electronic PDF and bound hard copy formats. The procurement requires comprehensive reporting of subcontractor payments and business ownership classifications under the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program requirements. The contract is eligible for bond waiver consideration under Florida Statutes.