Electric Motor Repairs at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste Department is seeking a qualified contractor for comprehensive electric motor repairs at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located at 107 North 34th Street in Tampa, Florida. The procurement is a three-year contract (with potential two-year renewal) for inspection, removal, transport, and repair of electric motors up to 1000 horsepower. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience, provide detailed references, submit employee qualifications, and possess appropriate equipment and safety training. The contract requires comprehensive motor repair services including disassembly, inspection, rewinding, testing, and reporting, with specific requirements for different motor types. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2025, followed by a mandatory site inspection, with final bids due on July 9, 2025. Evaluation will include pricing for labor hours across standard time, overtime, and emergency work rates, with a markup on replacement parts not exceeding 10%. The contractor must provide weekly status reports and obtain prior written approval for all work performed, with warranty coverage of two years on workmanship.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBE), offering a 5% bid discount up to $10,000 for SLBEs and up to $20,000 for U-WMBEs. Bid responses must include detailed documentation of U-WMBE and SLBE participation, with a focus on Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. The total estimated annual material cost is $100,000, with the overall contract budget set at $250,000 per year. Currently, the only certified vendor identified is S.G Power Pros, LLC, a Small Local Business Enterprise owned by a Caucasian business owner located in Riverview, Florida. Contractors must comply with extensive safety requirements, including OSHA standards, personal protective equipment protocols, and environmental safety guidelines. The procurement process requires vendors to submit an Affidavit of Compliance confirming adherence to Florida Statutes, including E-Verify requirements, anti-human trafficking provisions, and restrictions on contracting with foreign countries of concern.