Recommendation_for_Award_-_Bid_24-23_Electrical_Install_HVLS_Fans.pdf

This document is a Recommendation for Award from the Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) for Bid 24-23, which concerns the electrical installation of main concourse HVLS fans at Raymond James Stadium. The bid was released on Demandstar, Vendorlink, the TSA website, NAACP, Hillsborough County, and the City of Tampa's Office of Supplier Diversity and Stadium Managers Association. The bid was distributed to thirty-four companies, with twelve companies attending the mandatory pre-bid conference on August 19, 2025, and six companies ultimately submitting bid proposals.

After a comprehensive review, the TSA staff recommends accepting the bid from Blue Bay Electric, which was determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements and specifications. The total contract cost is $58,793, and the bid was evaluated by the Procurement Manager and Capital Projects Manager. The recommendation is to be presented to the Board of Directors of the Tampa Sports Authority for final approval on August 26, 2025.