Intent to Single Source for Equivalency of Training (EOT) Course

The Tampa Police Department, operating under the City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida, is issuing an Intent to Single Source (ISS) for an Equivalency of Training (EOT) course procurement (Contract No. 26-X-00992). The Department seeks a qualified training provider to deliver a comprehensive EOT course that is formally recognized and accepted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and incorporates CJSTC Form 76 compliance processing throughout the course structure. Key deliverables include formal law enforcement training curriculum, candidate evaluation and documentation services, CJSTC Form 76 processing support, and status tracking updates to ensure all participating candidates meet Florida state-mandated certification and documentation standards. The prospective vendor must be capable of providing an integrated solution that combines FDLE-recognized training with built-in compliance support to reduce administrative burden and ensure timely and accurate processing of candidate eligibility. Required qualifications include authorization to distribute or provide the training solution, capability to deliver warranty service and maintenance as needed, and ability to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the contract term. The proposal due date is March 26, 2026, with the opportunity posted on March 23, 2026; however, the document does not specify additional dates for questions, site visits, bidders' meetings, award notifications, or contract term lengths.

The Intent to Single Source document does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status, nor does it specify restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement requires vendors to maintain substantial insurance coverage prior to commencing work and throughout the contract term, including Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability coverage between $500,000 and $1 million depending on contract value, Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance, and Excess Umbrella Liability insurance for agreements valued at $2 million or more. All insurance policies must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of A-:VII or higher and must name the City of Tampa as an additional insured with 30 days' notice of cancellation or material changes. The document does not disclose the contract value, budget range, pricing terms, funding sources, or award amounts, limiting visibility into the financial scope of this procurement opportunity.