26-P-00177-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Office for a contract with the Tampa Police Department Aviation Division. The project involves Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine Support Services, identified as Project Number 26-P-00177, with a start date and end date to be determined. The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division is procuring engine support services from a Rolls-Royce-authorized and FAA-certified repair facility to provide comprehensive support for its Model 250 series helicopter engines, including the C20B, C20C, C47B, and C30P variants. Required services encompass engine overhaul and repair, parts supply, field service support, rental components, and warranty coverage in accordance with Rolls-Royce and FAA standards. The City seeks an experienced and responsive service center capable of delivering quality workmanship and timely turnaround on repairs.

The estimated contract amount is $562,000.00. This is classified as a sheltered market procurement exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). The solicitation includes a bid discount of 5 percent for SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000. This is designated as a traditional solicitation, as the scope of work did not meet narrowly tailored requirement parameters. The EBO determination was approved with an effective date of March 5, 2026, by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez. No subcontracting goals for certified SLBEs have been established for this project.