26-P-00122-Minimum-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE.xlsx

This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for a sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Tampa's Mobility Department through Hillsborough County, Florida, for decorative posts, signs, and hardware components for the historic collection in Hyde Park (Bid No. 26-P-00122). The procurement encompasses eight line items totaling various decorative street infrastructure elements: 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 reflective vinyl signs, fifteen all-way sign frames with reflective vinyl signs, twenty-five acorn finial tops, thirty street paddles measuring 36-inch by 9-inch, and thirty aluminum street name sign blades measuring 36-inch by 9-inch. 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 questions regarding bid documents accepted up to six business days prior to opening. Delivery must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, with a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship, and award determination is scheduled within 120 days of bid opening.

The contact list identifies six pre-qualified SLBE vendors eligible for bidding located in the Tampa Bay area: 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. This procurement implements a Small Local Business Enterprise set-aside with a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000, designated as a sheltered market to encourage SLBE participation. The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00, with bid prices required to be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, along with all applicable taxes and royalties. Bidders must provide evidence of manufacturer's warranty at shipment, detailed replacement procedures, proof of financial responsibility, business registration in Florida, and compliance with E-Verify law and the City's Ethics Code. The Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may also utilize this award at their discretion.