26-P-00079-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE.xlsx

This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for Invitation to Bid Number 26-P-00079 issued by the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council and its member agencies. The solicitation seeks 280 hand pumps, specifically Beckson 136PF-6 portable 6-foot hose models, for use by various City departments. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Portal by 3:00 PM on February 5, 2026, with bid opening to occur immediately thereafter. The contract award period is one year from the effective date, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods by mutual written agreement and up to three additional thirty-day unilateral renewal periods at the City's discretion. Bidders must deliver materials within ten calendar days of order receipt, with backordered items available within ten calendar days of the backorder date.

The estimated contract value is $30,000, with all bid prices firm and inclusive of shipping costs (F.O.B. Tampa, Florida) and applicable taxes. The solicitation includes a five percent SLBE bid discount provision, not to exceed $10,000, applied for evaluation purposes only. Two certified SLBE vendors are currently listed: Apollo Construction & Engineering Services in Ruskin, Florida, and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC in Lutz, Florida. Bidders must be registered to transact business in Florida, comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide original manufacturer warranties covering materials for 365 days from acceptance. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, in whole or in part, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. All proposed information, communication, and technology products must conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements, with bidders required to submit comprehensive accessibility documentation.