Markings for Police Vehicles (BID Discount)

The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are seeking vendors to provide high-quality, reflective, removable vehicle markings for police vehicles through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00142, Specification No. 93-22. The procurement covers multiple vehicle types including Ford F-150 Police Responders, Ford Police Utility Vehicles (2019 and older, and 2020 and newer), and Harley Davidson motorcycles (2023 and older, and 2024 and newer). Deliverables include complete vehicle striping kits, police legends, door stripes, flags, and badges, with quantities ranging from 50 to 900 units across different marking types. Vendors must use 3M reflective vinyl materials and meet stringent technical specifications requiring exceptional brightness, durability, flexibility, and resistance to environmental degradation. The markings must demonstrate long-lasting adhesion, conformability to curved surfaces, and ability to withstand challenging weather conditions. The bid is scheduled to open on April 7, 2025, with a three-year initial contract term and potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The procurement includes significant set-aside provisions and bid discounts for disadvantaged businesses, specifically offering a 5% bid discount for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with discounts capped at $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. The City has identified preferred participation from Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with a certified contact list including Bussey Construction Services, Inc. (a Minority Business Enterprise and SLBE) and Graphic Designs International LLC (a Women's Business Enterprise). The estimated contract value is approximately $25,000, with the City reserving the right to adjust quantities, add or delete items, and utilize cooperative purchasing agreements. Pricing may be subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with increases capped at the previous year's CPI-U. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including mockups, master order forms, and comply with various legal requirements including public records laws and employment verification through E-Verify.