Decorative_Posts._Signs_and_Hardware_for_Hyde_Park_-_Technical_Specifications.pdf

This technical specifications 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 encompasses eight line items totaling 160 individual 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. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Material delivery must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, and the City will make award determinations within 120 days of bid opening. 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.

Bid pricing must be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, along with all applicable taxes and royalties, with an estimated contract amount of $50,000.00. The procurement implements a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) set-aside with a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000. Six pre-qualified SLBE vendors have been identified as eligible bidders in the Tampa Bay area. A 90-day warranty guarantee against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship is required, and vendors must provide evidence of manufacturer's warranty at shipment and detailed replacement procedures. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility through financial documentation and experience verification, with proof of Florida business registration required within ten days of notice to proceed. All submittals must include completed DMI-10 and DMI-20 subcontractor forms, with a DMI-40 Letter of Intent submitted within ten days of bid opening if subcontractors will be utilized. Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may utilize this award at their discretion.