Directional Boring Services (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for Directional Boring Services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00333, which will procure on-call Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services for installing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipes. The contract requires licensed directional boring companies with at least two years of experience, who must submit references, employee lists, and proof of business history. Bidders will be evaluated based on technical specifications that include precise site restoration requirements, quality control standards, and environmental considerations for drilling fluids. The technical specifications mandate complex payment structures, with 70% of the unit price paid after acceptance of a Bore Path Report and the remaining 30% paid upon submission of As-Built Plans. Bids are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025, with the City Representative planning to meet with the awarded contractor one week before each job to review specific installation procedures. The contract will be for an initial one-year period with potential for three additional one-year renewals, focusing on as-needed directional boring services across Hillsborough County.

The procurement includes a significant focus on diversity and inclusion, with a 5% bid discount for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with maximum discounts of $20,000 for U-WMBEs and $10,000 for SLBEs. Preferences are specifically extended to Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with bidders required to complete Diversity Management Initiative (DMI) forms documenting subcontractor solicitation efforts. The contract has an estimated budget of $90,000, with pricing based on linear footage for each specific boring job. The certified contact list includes minority-owned business enterprises such as Charles Utilities Inc. and Centerline Directional Drilling Service, Inc., both classified as Hispanic American-owned businesses. Bidders must comply with various city ordinances, provide insurance documentation, and submit forms related to criminal history screening and potential conflicts of interest. The procurement emphasizes economic opportunity and diverse business participation in the City of Tampa's contracting processes.