EBO-26-P-00016_-_Sheltered-Market-Project-Details-SLBE_(1).pdf

This is a sheltered market project details document from the City of Tampa, Florida, for fire sprinkler and alarm system inspections and repairs at the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility. The project (Bid No. 26-P-00016) requires a licensed fire protection vendor to furnish all labor, tools, and supplies for inspecting, testing, and providing emergency services to fire preventive sprinkler systems and fire pumps. The scope of work includes annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections of ten wet riser systems, one dry riser system, seven fire department connections, one pre-action riser system, one fire pump, and associated control valves and alarm devices. All work shall comply with National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA 25, 72, and 2001), Florida Statutes 633, and Florida Administrative Code. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the WTE Facility. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. The contract award period is one year from the effective date, with options for four additional one-year renewals.

This procurement is designated as a Sheltered Market Project exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with four certified vendors available: Tampa 2 Security, Inc., Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, Premier Fire Sprinklers, Inc., and ST Petersburg Fire Protection LLC. The estimated contract value is $150,000, categorized under Non-Professional Services with NIGP Code 93633. Pricing must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, taxes, travel time, and overhead, with separate hourly rates for technicians and helpers during standard and non-standard hours. The City of Tampa offers a five percent bid discount for City-certified SLBEs, up to a maximum of $10,000 applied for evaluation purposes. The project is eligible for a bond waiver under Florida Statutes 255.05(d) for contracts of $200,000 or less. Bidders must be licensed fire protection vendors with a minimum of five years' experience, possess a service facility within 25 miles of the facility, and maintain at least three technicians with four years of experience each. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.