26-P-00022_-_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-00022, a Balance of Plant Equipment Service contract for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located at 107 North 34th Street, Tampa, Florida. The project, managed by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, involves providing comprehensive balance of plant equipment services including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supplies, and supervision necessary for proper execution and completion of work as detailed in the scope of work and reference specifications. The contract is classified as a construction-related service with an estimated contract amount of $800,000.00. The determination was approved effective October 28, 2025, by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez, with project start and end dates listed as TBD.

This procurement is designated as a Sheltered Market exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), meaning only certified SLBE firms are eligible to bid. Additionally, a bid discount of 5 percent (not to exceed $10,000) is available for SLBE bidders. The solicitation is classified as a Traditional Solicitation, as the scope did not meet Relative Weakness Analysis (RWA) parameters for narrowly tailored requirements. No subcontracting goals to certified SLBEs are specified for this project. The EBO determination indicates that the economic opportunity metrics and participation parameters were reviewed and approved in accordance with established City of Tampa policy under Chapter 26.5 of the Tampa Code.