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

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Office for Project Number 26-P-00212, Sewage Equipment Coating Application and Repair Services. The City of Tampa Department of Wastewater is seeking a qualified vendor to provide coating application and repair services for sewage treatment equipment at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 2700 Maritime Boulevard, Tampa, Florida. The services include inspection, repair, preparation, fabrication, and application of abrasion and corrosion-resistant coatings to pumps, pipes, and other heavy industrial equipment components. Required services encompass autoclave treatment, sandblasting, decontamination, ceramic coating, powder coating, epoxy coating, polyuria application, fiberglass repair and fabrication, metal repair, and precision balancing. Qualified bidders must demonstrate active engagement in coating applications for heavy industrial organizations, maintain an in-house machine shop, provide three client references from the past five years, hold lead-based paint removal certification, and offer 24/7 service availability with minimum staffing and experience requirements. Sealed bids were due electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The contract term is one year from the effective date of March 18, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods and up to three supplemental thirty-day unilateral extension periods.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market contract exclusively for certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), meaning only SLBE firms are eligible to compete. The estimated contract value is $50,000, covering all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and expendable supplies. The EBO determination identifies this as a traditional solicitation that did not meet Narrowly Tailored Requirement (RWA) parameters. A five percent bid discount will be provided for SLBE bidders, not to exceed $10,000. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum limits ranging from $500,000 to $4 million depending on final contract value and must submit compliance documentation including Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) based on WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Safety Data Sheets in OSHA format for all chemical coatings and hazardous materials. Award documentation was approved and became effective on March 18, 2026.