Hyde_Park_Decorative_Signs_and_Posts_-_Bid_Items.xlsx

This bid document is a line-item specification sheet for the City of Tampa's Mobility Department in partnership with Hillsborough County, Florida, soliciting sealed bids for decorative posts, signs, and hardware components for the historic Hyde Park district. The procurement encompasses eight items including ten 17-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, fifteen 15-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, twenty-five two-piece decorative bases, ten decorative stop sign frames with signs, fifteen all-way sign frames with signs, twenty-five acorn finial tops, thirty street paddles measuring 36 inches by 9 inches, and thirty aluminum street name sign blades measuring 36 inches by 9 inches. 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. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with questions accepted up to six business days prior to bid opening. Delivery must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, and the City will make award determinations within 120 days of bid opening.

Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, along with applicable taxes and royalties, with an estimated contract amount of $50,000. 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, with six pre-qualified SLBE vendors identified as eligible bidders located in the Tampa Bay area. Vendors must provide evidence of manufacturer's warranty at shipment, detailed replacement procedures, proof of Florida business registration within ten days of notice to proceed, and completed DMI-10 and DMI-20 subcontractor forms with a DMI-40 Letter of Intent within ten days of bid opening if subcontractors will be utilized. A 90-day warranty is guaranteed against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship. The Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may utilize this award at their discretion, expanding the potential contract value and reach of this procurement.