Flowmeters

The City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of specific flowmeters to support various city departments. The solicitation requires quotes for two precise items: eight units of Flowmeter RMC 141 SSV Dwyer and eight units of Flowmeter RMC 143 SSV Dwyer, both to be delivered electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. All quotes must be submitted by February 6, 2026, with a contract award planned for a one-year period. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and requires all materials to be shipped Freight On Board (FOB) Destination with shipping and handling costs included in the quoted price. Bidders must provide firm prices that cannot be amended after the bid opening, and to be considered for aggregate award, must quote on all items within the solicitation. Delivery must occur within the specified timeframe after receipt of order, and the City maintains the right to cancel, reject any quotes, or waive irregularities.

The procurement appears to have standard municipal procurement requirements, including compliance with Florida and City of Tampa codes, and specific insurance specifications. Bidders must maintain a minimum Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence for agreements valued at $2 million or less. The contract includes non-discrimination provisions, public records law compliance, and ethics code requirements. Payment will be processed approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and required subcontractor documentation. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors. The total potential contract value is not precisely defined, but the procurement involves 16 total flowmeter units across two specific models. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the City of Tampa's procurement guidelines and technical specifications.