Handrail Replacement @ Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa, on behalf of Hillsborough County, Florida, is issuing an Invitation to Bid for handrail replacement services at the Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex located at 59 Columbia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33606. The procurement requires the complete removal and disposal of existing handrails and vertical posts, core drilling for new vertical posts where necessary, and the fabrication and installation of 237 linear feet of welded aluminum 5-line pipe guard rail measuring 33 inches tall using 1-1/2" schedule 40 pipe with hand grip loops on both sides and single powder coating. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of business history, provide three references of similar work, be registered to do business in Florida, and comply with all prevailing wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with sealed bids to be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026. The project completion timeline is set at 30 days from the Notice to Proceed, and award is anticipated within 120 days of bid opening. Payment will be made in accordance with Florida's Local Prompt Payment Act following receipt and acceptance of materials and services.

This procurement includes a bid discount provision for City of Tampa-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), allowing a five percent discount on the total bid amount up to a maximum of $10,000 for evaluation purposes only. Prime contractors intending to utilize SLBE subcontractors must submit the Schedule of Subcontractors to be Utilized form (DMI-20) and obtain signed Letters of Intent (DMI-40) within ten working days after the Notice of Intent to Award is posted, along with a copy of the subcontract agreement or purchase order prior to commencement of SLBE work. The bid award is subject to the Government Purchasing Council provisions, allowing other Hillsborough County entities to utilize the award at the same terms and conditions. The directory of certified WMBE and SLBE firms in the Tampa Bay area is available as a resource for identifying eligible vendors, including firms specializing in construction services such as general contractors and site amenities providers. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the five percent SLBE discount cap of $10,000 may provide a general reference point for bid valuation expectations. All bidders must complete and submit DMI Forms 10 and 20 with their bids to ensure compliance with City of Tampa procurement requirements and equal business opportunity programs.