EBO-26-P-00028_-_Minimum-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE.xlsx

This is a Sheltered Market Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Contact List for the City of Tampa's procurement of Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories (Project 26-P-00028). The procurement seeks 20 complete AED units with iCPR fully automatic dual language capability, 100 adult AED pads, 50 Powerheart G5 batteries, 20 AED/CPR response kits, 10 AED surface mount wall cabinets, and 10 V-shape wall mount signs. Each AED unit includes a carry sleeve, 4-year battery, one set of adult pads, data cable, user guide, AED inspection tag, window static sticker, and an 8-year warranty. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with questions accepted up to six business days prior to bid opening. Materials must be delivered within 15 working days after order receipt, and the City reserves the right to award within 120 days after bid opening.

The estimated contract amount is $60,000.00, with a 5 percent bid discount available to certified SLBE vendors, not to exceed $10,000. Seven certified small local business enterprises are eligible to bid, including Buyer's Point LLC, Universal Home Health and Industrial Supplies Inc., Pepe & Associates Inc., Luna By The Moon LLC, SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC, SweTech Holdings LLC, and Vivid Consulting Group LLC, all primarily located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida and provide proof of registration within ten days of award notification. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject all bids or award by division or aggregate total. Additional requirements include submitting manufacturer's original warranty documentation and proof of distributorship. The previous vendor, Who We Play For, declined to renew the contract due to pricing constraints.