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This is a filter layout attachment document related to a procurement solicitation issued by the City of Tampa Water Department for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media to support operations at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation, designated Project 26-P-00105, requires vendors to supply GAC and sand for filter replenishment and rebuild operations meeting American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification. Two filter sizes are specified: large filters requiring 2,134 cubic feet of GAC and 768 cubic feet of sand, and small filters requiring 1,260 cubic feet of GAC and 540 cubic feet of sand. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will have an initial two-year term with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Deliverables must meet specific technical specifications including an effective size of 1.0-1.2 mm and a specified uniformity coefficient, with delivery required within fourteen working days of order receipt and a ninety-day material guarantee.

The estimated contract amount is $1,000,000.00, with the City maintaining no minimum or maximum purchase requirements and reserving the right to adjust quantities without penalty. This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with certified SLBE firms eligible for a 5% bid discount not to exceed $10,000. Bidders must comply with comprehensive documentation requirements, including Safety Data Sheets meeting OSHA Hazard Communication standards and accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal requirements. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000 to $1 million), Workers' Compensation, and pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate). The contract is open to all qualified businesses and will be made available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under the same terms and conditions.