Granular Activated Carbon(GAC) and Sand Filter Media

The City of Tampa Water Department is seeking bids for the procurement of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media to support filter remediation and maintenance at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation, identified as Project 26-P-00105, requires vendors to supply GAC and sand for filter replenishment and rebuild operations, with specific material requirements including meeting American Water Works Association Standard B-604-05 and NSF 61 certification. The procurement involves two filter sizes: large filters requiring 2,134 ft3 of GAC and 768 ft3 of sand, and small filters requiring 1,260 ft3 of GAC and 540 ft3 of sand. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will be effective for two years, with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Deliverables include materials with specific technical specifications, such as an effective size of 1.0-1.2 mm and a specified uniformity coefficient, with a requirement for delivery within fourteen working days of order receipt and a ninety-day material guarantee.

The solicitation is designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount available to certified SLBE firms not to exceed $10,000. No specific subcontracting goals were established for this project. Bidders must comply with extensive documentation requirements, including providing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) that meet OSHA Hazard Communication Standard guidelines and comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility requirements. The estimated contract amount is $1,000,000.00, with the City having no minimum or maximum purchase requirements and reserving the right to adjust quantities without penalty. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000-$1M), Workers' Compensation, and additional pollution and asbestos legal liability coverage ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate). The contract is open to all qualified businesses and will be available to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members under the same terms and conditions.