Summary

This specification document outlines decorative posts, signs, and hardware requirements for the City of Tampa's Mobility Department's Historic Collection project in Hyde Park. The procurement includes 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. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with questions regarding bid documents accepted up to six business days prior to the opening date. Delivery of ordered materials must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, with award determination to be made 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.

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: 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. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility through financial documentation, experience verification, and proof of Florida business registration within ten days of notice to proceed, and all submittals must include completed DMI-10 and DMI-20 subcontractor forms with a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects. The Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may also utilize this award at their discretion.