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

This Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter documents the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department's participation requirements for the Advanced Life Support Medications procurement (Project Number 26-P-00188) for 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 a minimum expiration date of nine months from 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. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder within 120 days of bid opening. The contract term is for 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, and 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 procurement designates a sheltered market exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with an additional 5 percent bid discount for SLBE participation not to exceed $10,000; however, no subcontracting goals for certified SLBEs were established for this project. The estimated contract value is $40,000.00, with bid prices required to be firm and inclusive of 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 arrange for pickup and replacement of expired materials before the nine-month expiration period. Bidders utilizing SLBEs as subcontractors must submit a Schedule of Subcontractors to be Utilized form and a Letter of Intent signed by both parties within ten workdays after notice of intent to award. All proposers must provide 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.