Attachment_F_-_Filter_Pictures.pdf

This file contains supporting attachment images for the City of Tampa Water Department's procurement solicitation for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media (Project 26-P-00105). The City seeks to procure filter media for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant, with requirements for large filters (2,134 ft³ of GAC and 768 ft³ of sand) and small filters (1,260 ft³ of GAC and 540 ft³ of sand). Materials must meet American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification, with specifications including an effective size of 1.0-1.2 mm and a specified uniformity coefficient. Electronic proposals are due through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for a two-year term with two optional two-year renewal periods. Materials must be delivered within fourteen working days of order receipt with a ninety-day guarantee.

The estimated contract value is $1,000,000.00, with no minimum or maximum purchase requirements. This procurement is designated a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), offering a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) to certified SLBE firms. Bidders must provide Safety Data Sheets meeting OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and demonstrate accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 requirements. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000-$1M), Workers' Compensation, and pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate). The contract is open to all qualified businesses and will be available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under identical terms.