95G_Cart_Specs.png

This is a specification document for cart enclosures related to the City of Tampa's solid waste dumpster and cart enclosure procurement (Bid 25-P-00382) in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project seeks vendors to design, manufacture, and deliver garbage container enclosures for the downtown area, with two primary enclosure types: dumpster enclosures for two 4-yard front-end load containers and cart enclosures for one to four 95-gallon carts. The bid opening is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, with a contract period of one year and one optional one-year renewal. All enclosures must feature three solid sides, a solid top, lockable doors, and hardware for secure surface attachment to meet the city's standards for durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic compatibility with downtown infrastructure.

The initial project estimate is $25,000.00 with pricing to remain firm for the first year, with potential adjustments in subsequent periods based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program encourages Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation, with potential bid discounts available for contractors demonstrating commitment to small local business subcontractor engagement. Prime contractors must submit the DMI-40 Form (Letter of Intent) and DMI-30 Form (Payment Tracking) to document subcontractor involvement and payment compliance. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, considering design quality, technical specifications, and urban aesthetic compatibility, and reserves the right to award by aggregate total while requiring successful vendors to comply with non-discrimination policies and public records laws.