26-P-00192-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE_(1).pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa, Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department, documenting plans for Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation in the Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lightning Protection project. The project, numbered 26-P-00192, involves the design and installation of a comprehensive lightning protection dissipation system at the McKay Bay WTE Facility in Hillsborough County, Florida, excluding the main exhaust stack. The scope includes installation of 126 stainless steel Class II air terminals, tinned copper conductors and connectors, and grounding infrastructure across five facility areas: the Ash Building and Ash Conveyor, Cooling Tower and piping, Turbine Island, Storage Warehouse, and Administration and Tipping Buildings. All work must comply with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 780 and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 96A standards, with grounding system resistance testing limited to 5 ohms or less. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection are scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with sealed bids due by 3:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026. Contract award will be made within 120 days of bid opening. The estimated contract amount is $200,000.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market opportunity for SLBEs, with certified SLBE bidders eligible to receive a 5 percent bid discount for evaluation purposes, not to exceed $10,000. Bidders must hold Florida Certified Electrical Contractor licensure, demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in lightning protection installations, and provide evidence of no contract terminations for default or relevant litigation within the past five years. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $500,000 to $1 million combined single limit, Worker's Compensation per Florida law, and Excess Liability insurance for contracts exceeding $2 million. The EBO Determination Letter was approved and became effective on March 10, 2026, by Committee Chair Jose A. Valdez. The City of Tampa has provided a minimum certified SLBE contact list identifying 26 pre-qualified electrical contractors and service companies throughout the Florida region, primarily in the Tampa Bay area.