Armored car services

The City of Tampa is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 25-P-00219 for Armored Car Services through its Revenue & Finance Department, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive cash and financial instrument pickup and delivery services for seven municipal locations. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to pickup sealed containers containing cash, coins, checks, money orders, and other financial instruments from sites including Banking and Debt Management, Construction Service Center, McKay Bay Scalehouse, Fort Brooke Parking Garage, Parks and Recreation, Police Department, and Neighborhood Empowerment, with mandatory same-day bank deposits. Vendors must have been in the armored car services business for a minimum of three years and provide proof of state licensing, references, and equipment details. The bid is structured in two lots: Lot 1 covers monthly armored car services for the seven locations, and Lot 2 covers optional special and additional pickup services. Key deliverables include providing clear bags, seals, and manifests, delivering approximately 1,200 bags monthly, and maintaining strict security protocols. Proposals are due electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with the contract period spanning 12 months and potential renewal options.

The solicitation emphasizes the City of Tampa's commitment to equal business opportunity, with potential bid discounts for underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). Minority-owned business categories including Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, Women-owned, Asian-owned, and Native American-owned firms are encouraged to participate, with potential bid discounts of 5% for U-WMBEs up to $20,000 and SLBEs up to $10,000. Vendors must complete various diversity management forms, including the MBD-30 Subcontractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form and the MBD-40 Letter of Intent, which track and report payments to diverse businesses. The estimated contract budget is $96,000, with the potential for price adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index after the first contract year. Vendors must also comply with background check requirements for employees, city ethics regulations, and provide comprehensive documentation including a Florida business license, equipment list, and proof of business longevity.