A36 - Steel Road Plate (SMQ)

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the City of Tampa, Florida, seeks the procurement of two A36 steel road plates, each measuring 96 inches by 120 inches by 1 inch in thickness, with a total of four pieces to be delivered. Each plate must be equipped with an Actek center nut, a lifting tool (one per plate), and four 3-inch lifting holes positioned at both the long and short ends of the plate in a centered orientation. The solicitation, identified as 26-P-00318 and managed by the Water Department contact Jillian Benabe, calls for these temporary construction road plates designed for load-bearing capacity in accordance with HS-20-44 loading standards, which are commonly used in construction applications. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system, with quote pricing remaining valid for a minimum of sixty days from submission. The deadline for submission was May 11, 2026, and all materials shall be delivered Freight on Board (FOB) Destination within the timeframe specified in the technical specifications. Payment will be made approximately thirty days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and any required subcontractor payment documentation.

The solicitation documentation does not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available contract documentation. All vendors must provide proof of insurance prior to award and must comply with the City's general conditions, including non-discrimination provisions, ethics compliance, and public records requirements under Florida law. Awardees are required to utilize the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility and must perform at least fifty-one percent of the work with their own forces unless written approval for subcontracting is obtained. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and is not obligated to purchase any minimum or maximum quantities; the City further reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete items from the award at its discretion. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the available procurement documentation.