26-P-00105-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa, Florida for Project 26-P-00105, which involves the procurement of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media. The City of Tampa Water Department is seeking bids from qualified firms to supply these materials on an as-needed basis. The estimated contract amount is $1,000,000.00. The project is classified as a goods procurement rather than a construction or professional services contract. The determination letter was approved effective January 6, 2026, with the specific project start and end dates listed as "TBD." No information regarding bidder conferences, site visits, response dates, or award dates is provided in this document.

This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount available to certified SLBE firms not to exceed $10,000. The determination letter indicates that the scope did not meet Restoring Workforce Act (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement, resulting in a traditional solicitation approach rather than a restricted competitive procurement. No subcontracting goals for SLBE participation were established for this project. The metrics and EBO economic opportunity participation provisions were reviewed and approved by the Equal Business Opportunity Office, with approval granted by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez.