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, a goods procurement for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media to support the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant. The City of Tampa Water Department is seeking bids for the supply of GAC and sand on an as-needed basis, with specific material requirements including compliance with American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification. The solicitation requires delivery of materials within fourteen working days of order receipt, with a ninety-day material guarantee. 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 be effective for two years with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. The estimated contract amount is $1,000,000.00, with the City reserving the right to adjust quantities without penalty and establishing no minimum or maximum purchase requirements.

The procurement 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. No specific subcontracting goals were established for this project. Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability coverage ($500,000-$1M), Workers' Compensation insurance, and additional pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate). Bidders must submit Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) meeting OSHA Hazard Communication Standard guidelines and comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility requirements. The contract is open to all qualified businesses and will be available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under the same terms and conditions.