26-P-00212-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE_(2).pdf

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa, Florida, documenting the participation requirements and bid preferences for a sewage equipment coating application and repair services contract. The project, numbered 26-P-00212, involves applying abrasion and corrosion resistant coatings to sewage treatment equipment at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 2700 Maritime Boulevard, Tampa, Florida. The contract is classified as a construction-related service contract with an estimated value of $50,000. The effective date of this determination is March 18, 2026, with project start and end dates listed as to be determined. The solicitation is structured as a traditional solicitation, as the scope did not meet requirements for a narrowly tailored procurement.

The contract is designated as a sheltered market exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), meaning only certified SLBE firms are eligible to compete for the work. Additionally, a five percent bid discount will be provided to SLBE bidders, with the discount not to exceed $10,000. No specific subcontracting goals are documented in this determination. The determination was reviewed and approved by Jose A. Valdez, Committee Chair, in accordance with established City of Tampa EBO policy and procedures outlined in Tampa Code Chapter 26.5.