26-P-00015_-_Minimum-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE.xlsx

This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for Invitation to Bid 26-P-00015 issued by the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department for Aerial Device Testing services. The procurement requests comprehensive testing and inspection services for fire rescue equipment in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1910 standards, encompassing 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, and electronic bid submissions were due by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Technicians performing testing must be certified to SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 guidelines, with NDT technicians required to hold at least Level II certification. Bidders are required to provide a reference from a Florida-based fire department and submit various compliance documentation including DMI subcontractor forms, affidavit of compliance, and conflict of interest disclosures.

The procurement includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) discount provision offering a 5% bid discount up to $10,000 for City-certified SLBE vendors, with an estimated contract amount of $35,000. Two certified SLBE vendors are identified on the minimum certified contact list: K & A Construction Services Inc located in Tampa and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC located in Lutz, Florida. The Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office has reviewed and approved the procurement with emphasis on promoting local small business participation. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods, providing flexibility in contract management and potential service continuation.