Sajan_email_Re__Coldspring_Granite_Pavers_for_the_Tampa_Riverwalk_(No_Substitution)_(SMS),_Bid_#26-P-00185.pdf

This is an email correspondence from the City of Tampa's Procurement Department regarding the reissuance of Bid #26-P-00185 for Coldspring Granite Pavers for the Tampa Riverwalk. The procurement was initially released as a sheltered market solicitation (SMS) but received no bids. Following the unsuccessful solicitation period, Senior Procurement Analyst Michelle Estevez requested approval from Sajan Patel, Lead Management Information Analyst for Neighborhood & Community Affairs, to reissue the opportunity through the traditional procurement process. Patel approved the reissuance with the addition of a bid discount incentive. The project involves the replacement of broken and missing granite pavers on the Tampa Riverwalk to maintain pedestrian safety and aesthetic consistency. The original pavers were Carnelian Granite Pavers from the Coldspring Quarry, installed during initial construction. Replacement pavers must match the original material and quarry source to preserve the aesthetic and quality appearance of the Riverwalk, which hosts thousands of pedestrians weekly.

The procurement identifies Carnelian and Sunset Red Granite Pavers as materials available exclusively from the Coldspring Quarry, establishing a sole-source justification. The damage to existing pavers resulted from vandalism, storm surges, hurricanes, and equipment wear and tear. The reissuance as a traditional procurement with bid discount represents a shift from the initial sheltered market approach, broadening the potential bidder pool while offering a financial incentive to encourage responsive bids. The correspondence is dated April 7-8, 2026, indicating the reissuance decision was made in early April of that year.