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This file is a vendor exclusion list image related to the City of Tampa Purchasing Department's Request for Proposals (RFP) number 26-P-00068 for Terry Cloth Dish Towels, which will be utilized by the Hillsborough County Fire Department in Florida. The procurement specifies 2,280 units of terry cloth dish towels measuring 15 inches by 25 inches with a blue mist check pattern, packaged in sets of 12 per package. Electronic quotes must be submitted through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by December 16, 2025, with firm pricing that cannot be amended after bid opening. The contract term is one year with anticipated award via City of Tampa Purchase Order.

All shipping, handling, and freight charges must be included under FOB Destination terms, and bidders must quote on all items to be considered for evaluation as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total and may adjust quantities without penalty. Vendors must meet Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) qualifications, with the referenced image file containing a pre-existing list of vendors not meeting SLBE criteria and therefore ineligible for this procurement. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence for agreements valued at $2 million or less and must comply with federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, and the City's Ethics Code. All submitted bids become public property under Florida public records laws.