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

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lagging/Insulation Service project (26-P-00027). The project involves providing lagging and insulation services for equipment at the facility located at 107 North 34th Street in Tampa, Florida. The scope includes removing and reinstalling lagging and insulation on hoppers, tubes, and piping during facility maintenance outages, with potential miscellaneous repairs. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in equipment services for waste-to-energy facilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection are scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at the WTE Facility Conference Room. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 18, 2026. The contract has an estimated three-year base period with an option for one additional two-year renewal.

The contract is classified as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), offering a 5 percent bid discount to SLBE participants not to exceed $10,000. The estimated total contract value is $250,000. Pricing is structured around detailed labor rates for foreman and mechanic positions 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. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. No specific subcontracting goals to certified SLBEs have been established for this contract. The determination was approved by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez with an effective date of October 29, 2025.