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This is a Filter Layout attachment image for 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 (Project 26-P-00105). The solicitation requires vendors to supply GAC and sand for filter replenishment and rebuild operations across two filter sizes: 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. All materials must meet American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification, with an effective size of 1.0-1.2 mm and specified uniformity coefficients. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will be effective for two years, with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Delivery must occur within fourteen working days of order receipt, and all materials include a ninety-day guarantee.

This solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), offering a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) to certified SLBE firms. 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. Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000-$1M), Workers' Compensation, and pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate). Bidders must provide Safety Data Sheets complying with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility requirements. The contract is open to all qualified businesses and will be available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under identical terms and conditions.