Facility and Street Light Maintenance and Repair Services at the HFCAWTP (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa is seeking a vendor to provide facility and street light maintenance and repair services for the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFCAWTP) and various Wastewater Department Pumping Stations. The procurement involves removal, replacement, and repair of street and facility lighting fixtures and lamps, including provision of necessary equipment such as bucket trucks, labor, tools, and materials. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least three project references, current relevant licenses, a minimum of two Journeymen with four years of industrial electrician experience, appropriate equipment inventory, hazardous waste disposal capabilities, and established in-house safety training programs. Pricing will be submitted on a labor-rate basis with separate hourly rates for Journeyman and Helper categories, plus a parts markup not exceeding 10 percent. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with the initial contract period of one year and potential for four optional one-year renewals.

The contract is designated as a Sheltered Market procurement specifically targeting Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). Solicitations will specifically target Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with a total of six certified vendors identified as eligible to bid. City of Tampa certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a five percent bid discount, not to exceed $10,000, which will be applied for evaluation purposes only. The estimated contract value is $80,000, and the procurement is bond waiver eligible under Florida Statutes 255.05(d) for contracts under $200,000. The project falls under the Non-Professional Services category and will prioritize businesses with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certifications, particularly those owned by African Americans, Asian Americans, or Native Americans. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and maintains flexibility in contract administration, including potential cancellation with appropriate notice.