McKay Bay Shields 110926BB

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management department is soliciting quotes under RFQ McKay Bay Shields 110926BB for 900 TS CLIP CW 1 1/2" clips and 300 TUBE SHIELD S-180 1 1/2" x 48" shields for a waste-to-energy boiler, with quotes due November 17, 2026. Both line items specify Valmet as the manufacturer with no substitutes permitted, under part numbers POWP000636 and POWP016830, which makes Valmet-sourced product the only eligible offering as written.

Both items are 309 stainless steel, 10 gauge. Bidders must have been in business for a minimum of five years. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. Delivery goes to the City of Tampa WTE Facility at 107 North 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605, weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The facility has no dock, but forklifts are available for unloading.

Quote prices must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days and include all shipping, handling, and freight on a Freight on Board (FOB) Destination basis. Subcontracting requires written City consent, and the awardee must perform at least 51 percent of the work with its own forces. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and may add, delete, or reject any or all quotes without penalty. Bidders must provide proof of insurance before award and comply with Florida Public Records Law, the City of Tampa Ethics Code, and non-discrimination provisions. Payment follows approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and required subcontractor documentation.

The project contact is Bobby Baker at bobby.baker@tampagov.net. The posting is recorded under Hillsborough County, Florida, with the solicitation posted November 9, 2026.