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

This is a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for a sealed bid procurement 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 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 with 30-inch by 30-inch high-intensity reflective vinyl signs, fifteen all-way sign frames with 18-inch by 6-inch 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. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with questions accepted up to six business days prior to the opening date. Delivery of ordered materials must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, with award determination expected within 120 days of bid opening. All materials must conform to local, state, and federal codes as well as Florida Department of Transportation standards, with reflective sheeting meeting 3M High Intensity standards or equivalent.

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 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, all located in the Tampa Bay area. 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. A 90-day warranty guarantee against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship is required, and bidders must provide evidence of the manufacturer's warranty at shipment and detailed replacement procedures. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, and the Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may also utilize this award at their discretion.