26-P-00012_-_DMI-45-Form-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE_(1).docx

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa, Florida, documenting compliance with the City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance (Tampa Code Chapter 26.5) for the Class III Waste Disposal contract. The project, identified as 26-P-00012, is administered by the Department of Neighborhood Enhancement and involves the disposal of Class III waste at an alternative solid waste management facility located within City of Tampa city limits. The contract is classified as a nonprofessional service contract with an estimated value of $135,000.00. No specific project start date, end date, bidders' meetings, site visits, or award date information is provided in this document.

The City of Tampa has determined that a 5 percent bid discount, not to exceed $10,000, will be applied to bids submitted by certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). This contract does not qualify as a sheltered market procurement, nor does it include subcontracting goals for SLBE participation. The determination was made in accordance with established EBO policy and was approved by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez, with an effective date of November 18, 2025. This is designated as a traditional solicitation because the scope did not meet Restricted Wage Area (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement.