26-P-00401-EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE_(1).pdf

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Welding and Fabrication Services for the Water Department (Bid Discount)
Solicitation number
26-P-00401
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Hillsborough County, Florida

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This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter from the City of Tampa's Water Department for a welding and fabrication services contract. The project, designated 26-P-00401, involves as-needed welding and fabrication work for water vaults maintained by the City of Tampa's Water Department. The scope covers portable and shop welding services, fabrication, and repairs of existing water infrastructure, with work primarily performed on black-iron steel. The contract is estimated at $70,000.00, with a start date and end date listed as "TBD." This is classified as a traditional solicitation, and the scope did not meet Retail/Wholesale/Agricultural (RWA) parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement. The effective date of this determination is June 24, 2026.

The contract is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount available to SLBE vendors, not to exceed $10,000. No subcontracting goals to certified SLBEs were established for this project. The determination was reviewed and approved by Jose A. Valdez, Committee Chair, in accordance with established EBO policy under Tampa Code Chapter 26.5. Bidders must provide costs inclusive of all supplies, time, and transportation necessary to complete repairs and fabrication work as directed by the City representative.

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DMI 45 Form-Rev3 08/2025

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This document records the plans made in accordance with the City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance (Tampa Code

Chapter 26.5) for SLBE participation in individual City of Tampa contracts.

Project Name: Welding and Fabrication Services for the Water Department Start Date: TBD Project Number: 26-P-00401 Department: Water End Date: TBD Estimated Contract Amount: $70,000.00

ONLY THE CHECKED BOXES BELOW ARE APPLICABLE:

Type of service contract to provide: Construction Nonprofessional Professional Goods Construction-Related

This is a Sheltered Market for: SLBEs

A Bid Discount of 5% will be given for:

SLBEs (not to exceed $10,000)

Goals Set for subcontracting to certified SLBEs are:

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This is a Traditional Solicitation: Scope did not meet RWA parameters for a narrowly tailored requirement.

The metrics above for EBO Economic Opportunity and participation were reviewed and approved in accordance with established policy.

Committee Chair ______________________Jose A. Valdez__________________

Effective Date ____________________6/24/2026_______________________

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