26-P-00015_-_DMI-45-Form-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa for Project 26-P-00015, Aerial Testing, under the jurisdiction of the Fire Rescue Department. The project encompasses annual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1910 standards compliance testing and inspection services for fire rescue aerial equipment, including approximately 39 aerial ladder inspections, 21 aerial platform inspections, 39 oil sample analyses, and 11 Level II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) tests. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Electronic bid submissions are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Technicians must be certified to SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 guidelines, with NDT technicians required to hold at least Level II certification. Bidders must provide references from Florida-based fire departments and complete required compliance documentation.

The estimated contract amount is $35,000, classified as a nonprofessional service contract. This procurement is designated as a Sheltered Market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount available to City-certified SLBE vendors, not to exceed $10,000. Two certified SLBE vendors are identified on the minimum certified contact list: K & A Construction Services Inc from Tampa and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC from Lutz, Florida. The EBO Office has reviewed and approved the procurement to promote local small business participation. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods for operational flexibility and potential service continuation.