Hydrogen Sulfide Detector Tubes

The City of Tampa is seeking to procure Hydrogen Sulfide Detector Tubes through Bid No. 25-P-00238, with a specific requirement for two distinct types of detector tubes. The procurement involves 300 boxes of #120SF Sensodine .25-2000 PPM tubes and 400 boxes of #120SB Sensidytne .75-300 PPM tubes, to be utilized by various city departments. The bid is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The contract period will span one year from the award date, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods and possible unilateral extensions by the City of Tampa. Vendors must ensure delivery within 14 calendar days after receiving an order and comply with warranty provisions and quality assurance requirements. The City reserves the right to award the bid by division or aggregate total, with the selection based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Women and Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), offering potential bid discounts of 5% for underutilized businesses. The total estimated contract budget is $60,000, with opportunities targeted toward Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. Vendors must adhere to various municipal, state, and federal regulations, including minority business enterprise guidelines, public records laws, and employment verification processes. Pricing will remain firm for the first year, with potential price adjustments afterward based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), limited to the previous year's percentage change. The City of Tampa's Office of Equal Business Opportunity will oversee the procurement process, ensuring diverse business participation and compliance with local ordinances. Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality detector tubes and meet all specified contractual requirements.