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

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department for the Advanced Life Support Medications procurement (Project No. 26-P-00188) to support Tampa Fire Rescue in Hillsborough County, Florida. The solicitation seeks four specific medication line items: 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 at least nine months from the date of acceptance, with delivery required within ten calendar days of order receipt. Electronic bids must be submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 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 of March 10, 2026, 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.

The estimated contract value is $40,000.00. This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5 percent bid discount available for SLBE participation not to exceed $10,000. No subcontracting goals for certified SLBEs were established for this project. 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. Bidders utilizing SLBEs as subcontractors must submit a Schedule of Subcontractors to be Utilized form (DMI-20 Form) and a Letter of Intent (DMI-40 Form) signed by both the prime bidder and the SLBE firm within ten workdays after notice of intent to award is posted. All proposers must also submit comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility requirements and Section 508 federal accessibility standards, as well as Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards for all medications supplied.