Activated Carbon

The City of Tampa has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of Activated Carbon (coal-based pelletized carbon) to be delivered to the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, FL 33605. The procurement is managed by the City of Tampa, located within Hillsborough County, Florida. The activated carbon specified must be coal-based pelletized carbon produced through steam activation at high temperature without impregnants, specifically designed for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from contaminated air streams. The total requirement is 300 cubic feet of activated carbon, packaged in 1 cubic foot plastic bags housed in heavy-duty cardboard boxes, palletized, wrapped, and delivered with Product Safety Data sheets included on each palletized skid. Delivery must occur between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with delivery required within a specified timeframe after receipt of order (ARO). Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by the deadline of March 13, 2026, with pricing quoted on a per-cubic-foot basis including all shipping, handling, and freight charges with FOB delivery to the specified warehouse address. Quote prices must remain valid for a minimum of sixty days, and vendors must submit specification sheets of the activated carbon being quoted along with proof of insurance prior to award.

The RFQ documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other specific organization types, indicating this is likely an open procurement available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and adhere to the City's non-discrimination and ethics policies. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and to increase or decrease quantities without penalty. Award will be made by City of Tampa Purchase Order only, with full payment issued approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and normal processing. The specific contract value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.