Hand Pumps (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa, located in Hillsborough County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 280 hand pumps (specifically Beckson 136PF-6 portable 6-foot hose models) through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 26-P-00079. This procurement opportunity is available to various departments within the City of Tampa and members of the Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council, which includes multiple regional agencies such as the City of Plant City, Hillsborough Community College, and Tampa Sports Authority. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Portal by 3:00 PM on February 5, 2026, with a bid opening to occur immediately thereafter. The contract award period will be for one year from the effective date, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods by mutual written agreement and up to three additional thirty-day unilateral renewal periods at the City's discretion. Bidders must deliver materials within ten calendar days of order receipt, with backordered items to be available within ten calendar days of the backorder date. All bid prices must be firm, include all shipping costs (F.O.B. Tampa, Florida), and cover all applicable taxes and royalties. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, in whole or in part, and will make the award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bid discount provision, whereby certified SLBEs receive a five percent discount on their total bid amount, not to exceed $10,000, for evaluation purposes only. Two certified SLBE vendors are currently listed: Apollo Construction & Engineering Services in Ruskin, Florida, and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC in Lutz, Florida. Bidders must be registered to transact business in Florida and comply with various statutory requirements, including E-Verify compliance, Florida Public Records Law, ethics codes, and non-discrimination provisions. The estimated contract value is $30,000, with bidders required to provide original manufacturer warranties covering materials for 365 days from acceptance. Successful contractors must maintain adequate inventory to meet City requirements on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the solicitation includes stringent accessibility requirements, mandating that all proposed information, communication, and technology (ICT) products conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 requirements, with bidders required to submit comprehensive accessibility documentation including an Accessibility Conformance Report and Supplemental Accessibility Report.