Inventory Adhesives and Sealants

The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department is seeking proposals for Inventory Adhesives and Sealants through Solicitation 25-P-00392, a procurement opportunity targeting specific adhesive and sealant products for various municipal departments. The solicitation requires vendors to electronically submit bids for three precise product lines: 72 units of Adhesive Sealant (7oz. Hill 5195 or Permatex 25224), 72 units of Clear Adhesive Sealant (7oz. Hill 5312 or Permatex 85913), and 3 units of Gasket Compound Anti-Seize (PTX 81464, 12/12 oz, Div XII). Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system, with strict compliance requirements including detailed pricing information and adherence to local regulations. The proposal must include extensive insurance documentation, specifically Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation coverage. The solicitation's deadline for proposal submission is October 7, 2025, with the initial posting date of September 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize pricing, product specifications, insurance compliance, and alignment with the City of Tampa's Ethics Code and non-discrimination requirements.

The procurement opportunity appears to have provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and potentially Women-Owned/Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE), as evidenced by the accompanying certified companies directory. Companies like Two Buffalo Enterprises Inc., a Native American male-owned business certified as an SLBE in Sarasota, might receive preferential consideration under local business enterprise guidelines. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple units of specialized adhesive and sealant products, suggesting a potential contract value in the moderate range. The procurement is specifically scoped for Hillsborough County, Florida, with a focus on municipal department usage. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to provide exact product specifications, with particular attention to brand equivalencies (Hill or Permatex) and precise product measurements. The contract appears designed to establish a supplier relationship for ongoing inventory management of critical adhesive and sealant materials for municipal operations.