NO_SLBE_Hydrant_Rings.xlsx

This file is a Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Certified Companies Directory for the City of Tampa, Florida, as of October 28, 2025. The directory lists Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, a Tampa-based SLBE-certified contractor owned by Thomas Kamprath, as a qualified vendor. The solicitation, numbered 26-P-00034, seeks 200 hydrant rings measuring 5-1/2" with reflective white backgrounds and blue lettering for use by various City of Tampa departments. All quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by November 7, 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded for a one-year period, with the City reserving the right to adjust quantities, reject any or all quotes, and make awards by division, line item, or aggregate total.

Apollo Construction & Engineering Services holds SLBE certification valid through November 5, 2027, and is listed with commodity code 34060 (Fire Hydrants, Including Parts and Accessories), making it directly aligned with this procurement's requirements. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided Price Proposal form and comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and additional specialized coverages. Bidders are required to complete a vendor questionnaire and demonstrate compliance with all specified terms and conditions, including adherence to city, state, and federal regulations, non-discrimination policies, ethics codes, and public records laws. The procurement structure allows for flexibility in award methodology and appears designed to provide preferential consideration for local SLBE-certified businesses meeting the technical specifications for hydrant ring equipment.