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

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa for Project 26-P-00105, concerning the procurement of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media for the Water Department. The City of Tampa is seeking bids for materials to support filter remediation and maintenance at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant. The procurement requires GAC and sand meeting American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification, with large filters requiring 2,134 cubic feet of GAC and 768 cubic feet of sand, and small filters requiring 1,260 cubic feet of GAC and 540 cubic feet of sand. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will have an initial two-year term with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Materials must be delivered within fourteen working days of order receipt and include a ninety-day guarantee.

The estimated contract amount is $1,000,000.00, with no minimum or maximum purchase requirements established by the City. This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), providing a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000 for certified SLBE firms, though no subcontracting goals were established for the project. Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability coverage of $500,000 to $1 million, Workers' Compensation, and pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Bidders must submit Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 requirements. The contract will be available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under the same terms and conditions.