Ferric Humate Residual Removal Services (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa Water Department is soliciting sealed bids for Ferric Humate Residual Removal Services (Bid No. 26-P-00107) for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility on an as-needed basis. The procurement requires qualified firms to remove and properly dispose of ferric humate residual materials produced during the water treatment process, with the City responsible for dewatering the material to approximately 20% solids and loading the contractor's trucks. Bidders must be responsible for site selection, regulatory approval, transportation, and all hauling costs, and must provide a permit or letter of approval from the appropriate government entity with jurisdiction over the disposal site; all permitting costs are the bidder's responsibility. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, with all applicable taxes included in the bid amount. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with sealed bids due electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal no later than 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The award period shall be for one year from the effective date, with options for mutual written agreement renewal for three additional one-year periods, plus unilateral extension options for up to three additional thirty-day periods at the City's discretion. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $500,000 to $1 million depending on contract value, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law, and bidders must also comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements and maintain equipment in good working condition.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market opportunity for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) certified by the City of Tampa, with a 5% bid discount available (not to exceed $10,000) for qualifying SLBE bidders. Five SLBE-certified firms have been identified as available contractors: Advantage Environmental Services, Inc.; CASA HOME PROPERTIES LLC; Iravani Professional Association; Kessler Consulting, Inc.; and REA Remedial Solutions, L.C., all located in the Tampa Bay area. Bidders utilizing SLBE subcontractors or suppliers must submit the required DMI-40 Letter of Intent within ten (10) workdays after the notice of intent to award is posted, and must also submit the DMI-30 Form with all invoicing or payment requests when subcontracting has been rendered. The estimated contract value for this procurement is $1,000,000.00, with an effective date of January 14, 2026. All bidders must comply with the City of Tampa's accessibility requirements, including submission of comprehensive accessibility documentation conforming to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 federal requirements, and must provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards for the ferric humate materials being handled.