Intent_to_Award_Notice_-_Bid_24-13.pdf

This Intent to Award Notice is issued by the Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) for Bid 24-13, concerning Escalator Canopies at Raymond James Stadium. The bid process involved releasing the Invitation to Bid to multiple platforms including DemandStar, Vendor Link, NAACP, Hillsborough County MWSBE, the City of Tampa Office of Supplier Diversity, and Stadium Managers Association. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on Monday, May 12, 2025, with four companies attending, resulting in three bid proposals received. After comprehensive review, TSA staff is recommending to their Board of Directors that the bid from Mali Contracting Corp. be accepted as the most responsive and responsible bidder.

The recommended bid from Mali Contracting Corp. is for a total cost of $484,685, which was determined to meet all project requirements and specifications. The bid evaluation was conducted by Deltecia Jones, Procurement Manager, and Jason Hove, Capital Projects Manager. The intent to award notice serves as formal communication to bidders that Mali Contracting Corp. is the intended recipient of the contract, subject to final Board approval. The document indicates a competitive bidding process with multiple potential vendors, ultimately selecting the most qualified bidder based on a comprehensive assessment of responsiveness, responsibility, and alignment with project specifications.