Tax_Exemption_Certificate_2022-2027.pdf

This Tax Exemption Certificate is issued by the City of Tampa on behalf of Hillsborough County, Florida, documenting tax-exempt status for a procurement of one Graco G30C55 30:1 Merkur 3000 PSI @ 1.2 GPM Airless Sprayer with cart mount configuration. The certificate validates the purchasing entity's exemption from applicable taxes and enables duty-free procurement of the specified industrial equipment. The certificate is valid from 2022 through 2027, providing a five-year period of tax-exempt status for this acquisition. The complete equipment package includes an XTR-5 gun, pump air controls, gun fluid hose, and fluid filter designed to deliver high-pressure coating applications in industrial and commercial environments. Quotes for the equipment must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by April 17, 2026, with quote prices remaining valid for a minimum of sixty days from submission. All pricing must include shipping, handling, and freight charges on a Freight On Board (Destination) basis, with delivery expected within the timeframe specified in the associated purchase order.

The tax exemption certificate substantially reduces overall acquisition costs by eliminating applicable sales and use taxes and duties on the equipment purchase. The City of Tampa reserves the right to award by line item, division, or aggregate total, with award made by City Purchase Order or Purchasing Card for purchases under $2,000. All bidders must possess a valid Florida Business License unless exempted by law, comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements, and meet non-discrimination and ethics standards outlined in the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. Proof of insurance is required prior to award. No minimum or maximum purchase quantities are guaranteed, and the City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities without penalty. The tax exemption certificate demonstrates the jurisdiction's commitment to cost-effective acquisition of industrial equipment while supporting the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management department's operational needs.