26-P-00122-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Mobility Department for procurement project 26-P-00122, involving decorative posts, signs, and hardware for the historic collection in Hyde Park. The solicitation encompasses eight line items including ten 17-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, fifteen 15-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, twenty-five two-piece decorative bases with Europa hardware, ten decorative stop sign frames, fifteen all-way sign frames, twenty-five acorn finial tops, thirty street paddles measuring 36 inches by 9 inches, and thirty aluminum street name sign blades of the same dimensions. All materials must conform to local, state, and federal codes as well as Florida Department of Transportation standards. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with the award determination to be made within 120 days of bid opening. Delivery of ordered materials must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, with a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship.

The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00, with this procurement designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). Certified SLBEs are eligible to receive a five percent bid discount, not to exceed $10,000, to encourage participation. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Office has identified six pre-qualified SLBE vendors eligible for bidding: Bussey Construction Services, Inc.; Fry Entertainment, Inc.; Orange Gear, Inc.; Sign Solutions of Tampa Bay, Inc.; Z&L Partners, Inc.; and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC. No specific subcontracting goals for certified SLBE participation were established for this project. All bid prices must be firm, include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, and include all applicable taxes and royalties. The procurement is classified as a goods contract under a traditional solicitation, as the scope did not meet parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement. The effective date of this EBO determination is January 21, 2026.