Intent_to_Single_Source-_Advanced_Hydration_System_Tree_Mats_(TreeDiapers).pdf

This is an Intent to Single Source (ISS) document issued by the City of Tampa, Florida, Parks & Recreation Department for the procurement of Advanced Hydration System Tree Mats, commonly known as TreeDiapers. The procurement is identified as 26-X-01868 and is managed by Michelle Estevez, Senior Procurement Analyst. The TreeDiapers are designed to provide consistent watering during the establishment period of one year following tree planting by absorbing rainwater and slowly releasing water as soil dries. This system reduces the necessity for daily watering by residents, thereby conserving water and saving money, while providing a stable water source during droughts and watering restrictions when even intermittent rainfall can be captured and gradually released.

The prospective bidder must be an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of quoting the product and providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs as requested by the City. Vendor responses must include documentation confirming authorization status as a vendor for this product or service. Specific details regarding pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, funding sources, or quantities are not provided in this Intent to Single Source document, as the ISS serves primarily to identify the product and establish vendor eligibility requirements through the City's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa.