Hard Hoses

The City of Tampa's Wastewater Department is seeking to procure hard hoses for the upcoming storm season through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00079. The procurement involves three specific types of hard hoses with camlock fittings: 100 units of 4-inch diameter hoses at 10 linear feet long, 50 units of 4-inch diameter hoses at 20 linear feet long, and 100 units of 6-inch diameter hoses at 10 linear feet long. Bids are due on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Pricing must include FOB shipping to 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, FL 33605, and the City reserves the right to award the bid by division or aggregate total. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with additional requirements including compliance with equal opportunity guidelines, employee background checks, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.

The procurement includes significant emphasis on minority and women-owned business participation through the City of Tampa's Diversity Management Initiative (DMI). Bidders must complete various MBD forms, including a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) and Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan (GFECP), which outline strategies for including Women and Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). The solicitation allows for potential use by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members, expanding the potential contract scope. A quote from Amazon Hose & Rubber Co. indicates a potential total procurement value of $63,481.28, which aligns with the department's budget of $65,000. The procurement documents include detailed safety documentation guidelines, specifically the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Safety Data Sheets (SDS), suggesting potential safety and compliance requirements for the hard hoses. Contractors must also complete payment tracking forms (MBD-30) to document subcontractor diversity and payment information.