Decorative Posts, Signs & Hardware (Historic Collection) for Hyde Park (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Mobility Department is soliciting sealed bids for decorative posts, signs, and hardware for the historic collection in Hyde Park (Bid No. 26-P-00122), with procurement occurring through Hillsborough County, Florida. The solicitation encompasses eight line items totaling various decorative street infrastructure components: ten 17-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, fifteen 15-foot black fluted powder-coated posts, twenty-five two-piece decorative bases with Europa hardware, ten decorative stop sign frames with 30-inch by 30-inch high-intensity reflective vinyl signs, fifteen all-way sign frames with 18-inch by 6-inch reflective vinyl signs, twenty-five acorn finial tops, thirty street paddles measuring 36-inch by 9-inch, and thirty aluminum street name sign blades measuring 36-inch by 9-inch. All materials must conform to local, state, and federal codes as well as Florida Department of Transportation standards, with reflective sheeting meeting 3M High Intensity standards or equivalent and black vinyl backing for signs. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with questions regarding bid documents and specifications accepted up to six business days prior to the opening date. Delivery of ordered materials must occur within 15 working days of purchase order receipt, with a 90-day warranty guarantee against defects in composition, conception, and workmanship. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total and will make an award determination within 120 days of bid opening. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility through financial documentation, experience verification, and proof of registration to transact business in Florida within ten days of notice to proceed, and all submittals must include completed DMI-10 and DMI-20 subcontractor forms with a DMI-40 Letter of Intent submitted within ten days of bid opening if subcontractors will be utilized.

This procurement implements a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) set-aside with a five percent bid discount for certified SLBEs, not to exceed $10,000, designated as a sheltered market to encourage SLBE participation. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Office has identified six pre-qualified SLBE vendors eligible for bidding: Bussey Construction Services, Inc.; Fry Entertainment, Inc.; Orange Gear, Inc.; Sign Solutions of Tampa Bay, Inc.; Z&L Partners, Inc.; and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC, all located in the Tampa Bay area with complete contact information provided. No specific subcontracting goals for certified SLBE participation were established for this project, though bidders utilizing SLBE subcontractors must provide a Letter of Intent with detailed scope of work and agreed-upon costs within ten workdays of notice to award. The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00, with bid prices required to be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, along with all applicable taxes and royalties. Vendors must provide evidence of the manufacturer's warranty at shipment, detailed replacement procedures, and compliance with Florida's E-Verify law and the City's Ethics Code. The Government Purchasing Council of Hillsborough County members may also utilize this award at their discretion, expanding the potential contract value and reach of this procurement opportunity.