Decorative_Posts._Signs_and_Hardware_for_Hyde_Park_-_Technical_Specifications.pdf

This technical specification document outlines decorative posts, signs, and hardware requirements for the City of Tampa's Mobility Department historic collection project in Hyde Park, procured through Hillsborough County, Florida. The solicitation (Bid No. 26-P-00122) requests sealed bids for eight line items totaling decorative street infrastructure components: ten 17-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, fifteen 15-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, twenty-five two-piece decorative bases with Europa hardware, ten decorative stop sign frames with 30-inch by 30-inch high-intensity reflective vinyl signs, fifteen all-way sign frames with 18-inch by 6-inch reflective vinyl signs, twenty-five acorn finial tops, thirty street paddles measuring 36-inch by 9-inch, and thirty aluminum street name sign blades measuring 36-inch by 9-inch. All materials must conform to local, state, and federal codes as well as Florida Department of Transportation standards, with reflective sheeting meeting 3M High Intensity standards or equivalent and black vinyl backing for signs. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with delivery required within 15 working days of purchase order receipt and a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects.

The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00, with bid prices required to be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, along with all applicable taxes and royalties. This procurement implements a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) set-aside with a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000, designated as a sheltered market. Six pre-qualified SLBE vendors have been identified as eligible to bid: Bussey Construction Services, Inc.; Fry Entertainment, Inc.; Orange Gear, Inc.; Sign Solutions of Tampa Bay, Inc.; Z&L Partners, Inc.; and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC, all located in the Tampa Bay area. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility through financial documentation and experience verification, with proof of Florida business registration required within ten days of notice to proceed. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, with award determination within 120 days of bid opening. Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may also utilize this award at their discretion.