26-P-00027_-_DMI-45-Form-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

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Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lagging/Insulation Service
Solicitation number
26-P-00027
Issued by
Hillsborough County, Florida

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This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lagging/Insulation Service project. The project, numbered 26-P-00027, involves removing and reinstalling lagging and insulation on hoppers, tubes, and piping at the facility located at 107 North 34th Street in Tampa, Florida, with potential for miscellaneous repairs. The contract scope includes detailed labor pricing for foreman and mechanic services at both straight-time and overtime rates, with estimated annual quantities of 512 foreman straight-time hours, 256 foreman overtime hours, 2,048 mechanic straight-time hours, and 1,024 mechanic overtime hours. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at the WTE Facility Conference Room, followed by an immediate site inspection. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 pm on February 18, 2026, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The contract is structured for a three-year base period with an option for one additional two-year renewal.

The estimated contract value is $250,000, and this procurement is designated as a sheltered market exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). A 5 percent bid discount is available for SLBE participants, not to exceed $10,000. No specific subcontracting goals to certified SLBEs have been established for this contract. Bidders must comply with comprehensive health, safety, and environmental requirements, including mandatory safety training, personal protective equipment compliance, and OSHA Hazard Communication Standards. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in equipment services for waste-to-energy facilities. The determination letter was approved on October 29, 2025, by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez, confirming that the solicitation scope did not meet Regulatory Waivers Alternative (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement.

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DMI 45 Form-Rev3 08/2025

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This document records the plans made in accordance with the City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance (Tampa Code

Chapter 26.5) for SLBE participation in individual City of Tampa contracts.

Project Name: Mckay Bay - (WTE) FACILITY LAGGING/INSULATION SERVICE Start Date: TBD Project Number: 26-P-00027 Department: Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management End Date: TBD

Estimated Contract Amount: $250,000.00

ONLY THE CHECKED BOXES BELOW ARE APPLICABLE:

Type of service contract to provide: Construction Nonprofessional Professional Goods Construction-Related

This is a Sheltered Market for: SLBEs

A Bid Discount of 5% will be given for:

SLBEs (not to exceed $10,000)

Goals Set for subcontracting to certified SLBEs are:

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This is a Traditional Solicitation: Scope did not meet RWA parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement.

The metrics above for EBO Economic Opportunity and participation were reviewed and approved in accordance with established policy.

Committee Chair ___________________Jose A. Valdez_____________________

Effective Date _________________10/29/2025_________________________

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