6-Payment Assistance (SBE Set-Aside).pdf.pdf

This is a Payment Assistance Request Form for the Hillsborough County, Florida Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE) Program, related to the Countywide Fire Hydrant Replacement project (WORCS-5). The project involves replacement of fire hydrants, hydrant assemblies, and valves on existing water mains throughout Hillsborough County, with an estimated project value of $1,900,000. The Hillsborough County Water Resources Department intends to award one or more contracts to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) submitting the lowest total bid price, with the specific dollar amount for each award to be determined during bid evaluation. No required SBE goal has been established for this solicitation.

The Payment Assistance Request Form allows SDBE prime contractors to request joint checks made payable to both the contractor and a supply or material house to facilitate project financing. Contractors must specify the primary supplies to be purchased and certify that payment assistance will be utilized solely for the stated County project and identified supply house. The form must be submitted with the bid if payment assistance is being requested and requires authorization and signature from a contractor representative.