Automated Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Analyzer (Re-Bid)

The City of Tampa's Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking to procure an Automated Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Analyzer through an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The analyzer must have advanced capabilities for automated addition of dilution water, seed, and nitrification inhibitor, with precise measurement of biochemical and carbonaceous oxygen demand for wastewater and industrial effluents. The procurement requires a system with two dissolved oxygen probes, luminescent/optical probes, and software compatible with Microsoft Windows 11. The bid opening is scheduled for 3:00 pm on January 6, 2025, with the analyzer to be installed at 2700 Maritime Blvd., Tampa. Successful bidders must provide three days of on-site training following installation and offer a comprehensive one-year warranty covering repairs, parts, labor, and expenses. Additional requirements include submitting references from three current environmental or utility laboratory users and demonstrating an established service and technical support network.

The procurement includes specific provisions for minority and women-owned business participation through the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program. Bidders are expected to demonstrate Good Faith Effort Compliance by soliciting Women/Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) as potential subcontractors. The project has a total estimated contract value of $70,000, classified as a traditional, nonprofessional service contract without specific sheltered market restrictions. Bidders must complete various forms including the MBD-40 Letter of Intent, MBD-50 Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan, and MBD-30 Subcontractor Payment tracking documents. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential utilization by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. Subcontractors must provide executed agreements immediately upon contract award, and failure to comply with Equal Business Opportunity requirements may result in bid non-responsiveness.