Filters for Inventory

The City of Tampa, Florida, issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) 26-P-00235 on behalf of Hillsborough County for various filters needed across multiple city departments. This solicitation encompasses 28 line items of diverse filtration products, including oil filters, air filters, air conditioning filters, panel filters, and specialized filtration elements, with quantities ranging from single units to 288 units and total estimated quantities exceeding 1,500 units across all items. Vendors must be licensed to do business in Florida and comply with federal and state laws, including employment verification through E-Verify and non-discrimination requirements. All materials must be delivered FOB Destination within ten days after receipt of order, with bid prices required to be firm and inclusive of all shipping, handling, and freight charges. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal by April 22, 2026. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, though bidders must quote on all items to be considered for aggregate award. Alternate product submissions are permitted if bidders can demonstrate equal quality to specified items, with the City retaining final determination on equivalency. Awards will be made by City of Tampa Purchase Order for a 1-year period with no minimum or maximum purchase quantities guaranteed, and payment will be made within approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and proper documentation. All vendors must submit proof of insurance prior to award.

The solicitation specifically identifies Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certified companies as eligible vendors, with the State of Florida providing a filtered directory of qualified SLBE vendors capable of supplying the required filters. GEORGE G SOLAR & CO., INC., a Tampa-based SLBE certified Hispanic American male-owned enterprise, is identified as a qualified vendor with commodity code classifications spanning multiple filter types and broad construction and maintenance service capabilities. As an SLBE certified vendor, such companies may qualify for set-aside contract awards and preferential consideration in state procurement activities. The SLBE certification directory demonstrates that GEORGE G SOLAR & CO., INC. (located at 4407 West South Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614, with contact information at 813-875-9148 and georgesolarcompany@gmail.com) meets Florida's SLBE certification requirements, with certification valid through July 11, 2026. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, as compensation will be determined through competitive quote submissions for individual line items or aggregate totals.