Aerial Device Testing (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department is soliciting bids for Aerial Device Testing through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 26-P-00015, seeking comprehensive testing and inspection services for fire rescue equipment. The procurement covers annual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1910 standards compliance, including approximately 39 aerial ladder inspections, 21 aerial platform inspections, 39 oil sample analyses, and 11 Level II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) tests over a potential three-year contract period. Technicians performing the testing must be certified to SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 guidelines, with NDT technicians required to be at least Level II certified. Bidders are mandated to provide a reference from a Florida-based fire department and complete various compliance forms, including DMI subcontractor documents, an affidavit of compliance, and conflict of interest disclosures. Electronic bid submissions are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with the contract initially structured for one year and potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The procurement includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) discount provision, offering a 5% bid discount up to $10,000 for City-certified SLBE vendors. Two certified SLBE vendors are currently identified on the minimum certified contact list: K & A Construction Services Inc from Tampa and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC from Lutz, Florida. The estimated contract amount is $35,000, with the project classified as a nonprofessional service contract. The Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office has reviewed and approved the procurement, with specific emphasis on promoting local small business participation. While exact SLBE participation goals are not definitively outlined, the procurement demonstrates a commitment to providing opportunities for local small businesses. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods, providing flexibility in contract management and potential service continuation.