Hazardous Material Testing and Detection

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department, operating under Hillsborough County jurisdiction in Florida, has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation number 26-P-00282 for hazardous material testing and detection kits. The procurement seeks five specific product lines: BioCheck Powder Screening Test Kits (two cases of 25 test kits per case), one Drager HazMat Simultest Kit, four Drager Civil Defense Simultest Kits Set I, four Drager Civil Defense Simultest Kits Set V, and two boxes of Pro Strips Biological Warfare Agent Detection Kits containing 10 packs per box. All materials must be delivered within 30 days of order receipt to the specified location on a Freight On Board (FOB) Destination basis, with all shipping, handling, and freight charges included in quoted prices. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by April 24, 2026, with contact Jason Leary from City of Tampa Fire Rescue available at jason.leary@tampagov.net. Quoted prices shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 days, and the City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, requiring bidders to quote on all items to be considered for aggregate award consideration.

The solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational type eligibility. All vendors are required to submit proof of insurance prior to award and must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. Payment will be rendered approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and normal processing, in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. The City of Tampa reserves the right to cancel, reject any or all quotes, or waive irregularities in the bid selection process. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.