Attachment_F_-_Filter_Pictures.pdf

This attachment file contains filter pictures related to the City of Tampa Water Department's procurement of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant under Project 26-P-00105. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply GAC and sand for filter replenishment and rebuild operations, with specific quantities required: 2,134 cubic feet of GAC and 768 cubic feet of sand for large filters, and 1,260 cubic feet of GAC and 540 cubic feet of sand for small filters. All materials must meet American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification requirements, with an effective size of 1.0-1.2 mm and specified uniformity coefficients. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with a two-year initial term and options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Deliverables must be provided within fourteen working days of order receipt and include a ninety-day material guarantee.

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