Inventory Water Filters

The City of Tampa, Florida, on behalf of Hillsborough County, has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Inventory Water Filters (procurement number 26-P-00151) posted on February 4, 2026, with quotes due by February 19, 2026. This solicitation seeks the supply of two types of polypropylene filter cartridges: 600 units of 50-micron filter cartridges (TRI-DIM #UP50E10P) and 1,020 units of 20-micron filter cartridges (TRI-DIM #UP20E10P) for use by various city departments. The resulting award will be for a one-year period with firm pricing throughout the contract term. All materials must be delivered within 10 days of order receipt on an FOB Destination basis, with all shipping, handling, and freight charges included in the quoted price. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis with extended totals for each line item, and the City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total; however, bidders must quote on all items to be considered for award by aggregate. Bidders offering alternate products must submit detailed specifications demonstrating equivalency, although the City's determination of product equality is final and binding. Payment will be made within approximately 30 days of receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and required documentation.

The solicitation includes a pre-qualified vendor list of Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) certified by the State of Florida, specifically identifying AQUA WISE SOLUTIONS LLC and RZ Service Group LLC as eligible contractors for this procurement. AQUA WISE SOLUTIONS LLC, located in New Port Richey, provides complete water treatment systems and water filter cartridges, while RZ Service Group LLC, based in Tampa, specializes in waterworks material supply and plumbing supplies with project oversight and installation expertise. All bidders must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, Florida public records law, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, ethics code provisions, and non-discrimination standards. The City reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete quantities listed in the solicitation without penalty, as the stated quantities are estimates only. Award will be made by City of Tampa Purchase Order, with purchases under $2,000 also eligible for placement via City purchasing card. Specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.