Continental Items; Belts. Bushings, and Sprockets

The City of Tampa Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for Continental Items; Belts, Bushings, and Sprockets (Bid No. 26-P-00534) under ITB with bids due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with questions due six business days prior to opening. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors and may be utilized by members of the Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council, including the City of Plant City, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa Sports Authority, City of Temple Terrace, and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

The scope comprises 11 line items totaling Continental and Martin brand belts, sprockets, and bushings in quantities ranging from 6 to 12 units per item. All materials must be delivered within five working days of order receipt (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on normal working days) in original factory-fresh packaging with a minimum 365-day warranty from acceptance. Bid prices must be firm, F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, and include all shipping costs, applicable taxes, royalties, and patent costs. The City is exempt from state and federal sales, use, transportation, and excise taxes.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for an initial one-year term with options for two additional one-year renewal periods by mutual written agreement. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods at the same terms and conditions. A price escalation/de-escalation provision is permitted after one year, limited to the previous year's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with 90 days' written notice required.

Vendors must be registered to transact business in Florida and may be required to provide proof of distributorship, evidence of adequate equipment, finances, personnel, and inventory, and compliance attestations including OSHA Safety Data Sheets. The City does not require minimum or maximum purchase quantities.