Bid_response_page.pdf

This is a bid response page for a sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Tampa, Florida for Testing and Repair Services of Transformers at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP) and the San Carlos Pump Station. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive annual testing and maintenance services for 50-56 distribution transformers at these two critical municipal facilities, including non-destructive testing, laboratory analysis, oil sampling, power factor testing, and repair services that must comply with ANSI Standards C57.10.00, C57.12.90, and the National Electrical Code. Sealed bids were required to be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The contract term is one year with options for four additional one-year renewals. Bidders were required to submit detailed documentation including five client references, laboratory certification, test equipment lists with current calibration dates, and proof of Florida business license, with all test results to be compiled into a detailed report in both electronic PDF and bound hard copy formats delivered within thirty days of field testing.

This solicitation was designated as a Sheltered Market opportunity exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with thirty-two certified SLBE firms identified as potential participants. A significant 5% bid discount was offered to SLBE vendors not exceeding $10,000, and the estimated contract value is $50,000. The City reserved the right to award by division or aggregate total based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder evaluation criteria. Successful bidders must obtain Port Passes, comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and adhere to the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program requirements, including specific documentation of subcontractor payments and business ownership classifications. Bond waiver consideration is available under Florida Statutes.