Tampa_City_Sole_Source_Letter_2026_Pricing.pdf

This is a sole-source pricing letter from American Highway Products Ltd. to the City of Tampa's Mobility Department regarding pivoted turnbuckle steel expandable manhole risers. The City of Tampa has standardized on this specific manhole riser type to achieve full circumferential engagement of manhole covers, thereby reducing hazardous cover displacements and ensuring consistency in equipment, maintenance, and training requirements. The pricing terms outlined in this letter are effective from November 13, 2025, through November 12, 2026, establishing a one-year contract term. Four manhole riser configurations are specified: 23 1/2" diameter by 3/4" rise with 1 3/8" lid at $113.00; 23 1/2" diameter by 1" rise with 1 3/8" lid at $113.00; 23 1/2" diameter by 1 1/2" rise with 1 3/8" lid at $119.00; and 23 1/2" diameter by 2" rise with 1 3/8" lid at $126.00.

American Highway Products Ltd. offers complimentary shipping on all manhole riser orders of 100 units or more, providing cost savings for larger purchases. The letter is addressed to Ghoonesh Ramdial, the Contracts Coordinator for the City of Tampa's Mobility Department, and is signed by Scott Fier, President of Sales and Marketing for American Highway Products Ltd. This sole-source procurement reflects the City's determination that the pivoted turnbuckle design is essential for operational standardization and safety objectives across Tampa's infrastructure maintenance operations.