26-P-00016_-_DMI-45-Form-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's EBO Office for a construction-related services contract at the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility. The project (26-P-00016) involves fire sprinkler and alarm system inspections and repairs with an estimated contract value of $150,000. The contract is classified as a Sheltered Market exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with four certified vendors eligible to bid: Tampa 2 Security, Inc., Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, Premier Fire Sprinklers, Inc., and ST Petersburg Fire Protection LLC. The scope of work requires a licensed fire protection vendor to perform annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections of multiple fire protection systems including wet riser systems, dry riser systems, fire department connections, pre-action riser systems, fire pumps, control valves, and alarm stations. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 5, 2025. The contract award period is one year with options for four additional one-year renewals.

The City of Tampa will apply a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000, during bid evaluation. Bidders must be licensed fire protection vendors with a minimum of five years' experience, maintain a service facility within 25 miles of the facility, and employ at least three technicians with four years of experience each. Pricing must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, taxes, travel time, and overhead, with separate hourly rates for technicians and helpers during standard and non-standard hours. The work shall be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA 25, 72, and 2001), Florida Statutes 633, and Florida Administrative Code. The contract qualifies for a bond waiver under Florida Statutes 255.05(d) for contracts of $200,000 or less. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to award in whole or part and to cancel the award with appropriate notice.