Chain for Inventory

This Request for Quotes (RFQ 26-P-00328) issued by the City of Tampa Purchasing Department, on behalf of various Hillsborough County and City of Tampa departments, seeks quotes for chain inventory items to support operational needs across multiple municipal divisions. The procurement encompasses six line items of specialized chain products with specific technical requirements: 800 feet of 3/8 inch transport grade 70 chain, 100 feet of 9/32 inch alloy steel grade 100 chain (Gunnebo brand), 100 feet of HD galvanized 3/16 inch proof coil chain with 800-pound working load limit (Grade 30), 100 feet of 1/4 inch proof coil HD galvanized chain (Grade 30), 100 feet of 3/8 inch proof coil HD galvanized chain (Grade 30), and 100 feet of 1/4 inch proof coil zinc chain (Campbell Weis 1250 specification). The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 15, 2026, and bidders must submit electronic quotes through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. The contract award period is for one year, with all materials required to be delivered FOB Destination within five business days of order receipt, during standard business hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays unless otherwise arranged. Bidders must include all shipping, handling, and freight charges in their quoted prices, fulfill backorders within three working days of the original receipt date, provide proof of insurance prior to award, and comply with Florida's E-Verify requirements and applicable federal and state laws, City of Tampa codes and ordinances, non-discrimination provisions, and public records requirements.

The City of Tampa reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, with bidders quoting on all six line items eligible for consideration for aggregate award, though no specific small business, disadvantaged business enterprise, or other set-aside designations are explicitly identified in the available solicitation documents. Payment terms are established at approximately 30 days following receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing of materials. The City reserves broad discretionary authority to reject any or all quotes, cancel the solicitation, add or delete items, or waive irregularities as deemed appropriate. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation, though the relatively modest quantities and commodity nature of the goods suggest this represents a straightforward operational supply procurement with competitive pricing as a primary evaluation factor.