Inventory, 55 Gal Drum Mobil Oil

The City of Tampa, located in Hillsborough County, Florida, is seeking proposals for an inventory procurement of 55-gallon drums of Mobil Oil through solicitation number 25-P-00389. The specific product being requested is OIL, MOBILGEAR 600 XP 220 in 55-gallon drums, with no substitutions permitted. The procurement is managed by the Purchasing Department, specifically by Inventory Specialist Missy Campagnano, and vendors are required to submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. Proposals are due by October 1, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on September 16, 2025. Vendors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, general conditions, and vendor compliance expectations, and must be prepared for the City's potential right to cancel, reject any or all quotes, or adjust quantities as needed. The City will evaluate proposals based on the lowest and best proposal, considering factors such as pricing, compliance with specifications, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the document emphasizes compliance with Florida Public Records Law, City of Tampa ethics codes, and non-discrimination policies. The precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, though the procurement is for 5 drums of the specified oil type. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing information, with the RFP including space for unit costs and total pricing. The City reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including the ability to award the contract based on their comprehensive assessment of proposals, suggesting a flexible and performance-oriented approach to vendor selection.