26-P-00079_-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department for ITB Number 26-P-00079 regarding the procurement of Hand Pumps. The project, designated as 26-P-00079, has an estimated contract value of $30,000 and is classified as a construction-related goods procurement. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Portal by 3:00 PM on February 5, 2026, with bid opening occurring immediately thereafter. The contract award period will be for one year from the effective date of January 6, 2026, 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, and all bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs, taxes, and royalties.

This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and includes a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000, applied for evaluation purposes only. Two certified SLBE vendors are currently listed as available: Apollo Construction & Engineering Services in Ruskin, Florida, and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC in Lutz, Florida. The procurement is classified as a Traditional Solicitation, as the scope did not meet Racial and Women's Availability (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement. No subcontracting goals for SLBE participation were established for this project. All bidders must be registered to transact business in Florida, comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 requirements.