26-P-00135_-_EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.docx

This is an Equal Business Opportunity Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Wastewater Department for a goods procurement of technical grade phosphoric acid and liquid enzymes (Project 26-P-00135). The solicitation seeks supply from authorized manufacturers or authorized distributors to deliver approximately 50 drums of 55-gallon technical grade phosphoric acid (85.0-85.5% purity) and approximately 12 drums of 55-gallon liquid enzymes annually to three designated pump stations: University Pump Station, Sulphur Springs Pump Station, and Ybor Pump Station. All deliveries must be completed within ten working days of order receipt on an F.O.B. delivered basis. The bid opening is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The initial award period is one year from the effective date of award, with options for mutual renewal for four additional one-year periods and unilateral extension options for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00. This is a traditional solicitation without set-asides or bid discounts for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), as the procurement does not meet narrowly tailored requirement parameters for sheltered market designation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with pricing subject to escalation or de-escalation provisions after the first year limited to the previous year's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized distributor status with substantial inventory maintained for phosphoric acid and submit evidence of authorization at bid submission. Bidders must also comply with Florida's E-Verify law, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, and provide proof of registration to transact business in Florida within ten days of notification. The City of Tampa and Government Purchasing Council members of Hillsborough County are authorized to utilize any resulting award.