26-P-00188-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department for a goods procurement titled Advanced Life Support Medications (Project Number 26-P-00188). The solicitation seeks four specific medication line items for use by Tampa Fire Rescue: 370 units of Labetalol HCI 100mg vials, 1,810 units of Epinephrine 1:10,000 injections, 330 units of Adenosine 6mg vials, and 1,020 units of Diltiazem 25mg vials. All medications must maintain an expiration date of nine months or minimum from acceptance, with delivery required within ten calendar days of order receipt. Electronic bids are due by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder within 120 days of bid opening. The contract term is one year from the effective award date, with options to renew by mutual written agreement for two additional one-year periods, plus the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods at the same terms and conditions.

This solicitation includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) sheltered market designation with a 5 percent bid discount for SLBE participation not to exceed $10,000. No subcontracting goals for certified SLBEs were established for this project. The estimated contract amount is $40,000.00. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs, freight on board to Tampa, Florida, and applicable taxes. Vendors must warrant that all materials are free from defects for a minimum of 365 days and must arrange for pickup and replacement of any expired materials before the nine-month expiration period. Additionally, all proposers must submit Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility standards. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, in whole or in part, and may cancel the award with ten days' written notice for cause or thirty days' written notice without cause.