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This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the City of Tampa, Florida Purchasing Department on behalf of Hillsborough County for the procurement of hooks, shackles, and related lifting and securing hardware. The solicitation, designated RFQ 26-P-00214, encompasses 20 line items including screw pin anchor shackles in sizes ranging from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in stainless steel and galvanized finishes, clevis slip and grab hooks in grades 40, 70, and 80, tie-down straps of various lengths, 316 stainless steel chain, roller chain components, and nylon slings with quantities ranging from 2 to 400 units per line item. The solicitation was posted on March 18, 2026, with quotes due by April 15, 2026. Bidders are required to quote on all items for aggregate award consideration. The contract will be awarded for a one-year period, and delivery is required within ten days of order receipt. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total and to adjust quantities without penalty.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed basis with all shipping, handling, and freight charges included on a Freight On Board (Destination) basis. Full payment will be made approximately 30 days after receipt, acceptance, and correct invoicing. No specific set-aside designation has been identified for this procurement, though the specification document references a "NO_SLBE" designation, indicating the solicitation is not restricted to Small Local Business Enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Prospective vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, Florida's Public Records Law, and non-discrimination requirements, and must provide proof of insurance prior to award. No specific funding amount or budget is disclosed in the available RFQ documentation. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system.