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 a construction goods procurement project (Bid No. 26-P-00122) involving decorative posts, signs, and hardware for the historic collection in Hyde Park. The solicitation encompasses eight line items totaling various decorative street infrastructure components, 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 with signage, 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 measuring 36 inches by 9 inches. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The City reserves the right to make award determination within 120 days of bid opening, and all materials must be delivered within 15 working days of purchase order receipt with a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects.

The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00 and is 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. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Office has pre-qualified six 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 shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, and include all applicable taxes and royalties. Bidders must provide evidence of manufacturer's warranty, detailed replacement procedures, and compliance with Florida's E-Verify law and the City's Ethics Code. The Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may utilize this award at their discretion.