Liberty Sewage Pumps

The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation number 25-P-00396 for Liberty Sewage Pumps, seeking to procure a total of 33 specialized sewage pumps across three distinct categories. Specifically, the procurement includes 12 units of PUMP, SEWAGE, SUBMERSIBLE, LIBERTY LE51A-2 W/FLOAT, 1 unit of PUMP, SEWAGE, LIBERTY LE51M-2, and 20 units of PUMP, SUBMERSIBLE, LIBERTY 257-2 W/FLOAT. The RFP requires comprehensive insurance documentation, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Excess Liability Insurance, with vendors mandated to provide insurance certificates meeting specific financial and coverage thresholds. Electronic proposal submissions must be made through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system, with Missy Campagnano serving as the Inventory Specialist managing the procurement process. The solicitation includes a vendor questionnaire and requires bidders to confirm quotation of pricing for all items, with the proposal due date set for October 9, 2025, following the initial posting on September 19, 2025.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, the RFP appears to be an open solicitation for qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and insurance requirements for the sewage pump procurement. The opportunity is available for use by various departments within Hillsborough County, Florida, suggesting potential multi-departmental utilization of the awarded contract. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement involves the acquisition of multiple specialized sewage pump units, which implies a substantial potential contract value. The solicitation does not reference incumbent vendors or require specific integration with existing infrastructure, focusing instead on the procurement of new sewage pump equipment. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with the comprehensive insurance requirements outlined in the RFP to be considered for award.