Miscellaneous Mechanical Maintenance Services for AWTP (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid)

The City of Tampa is requesting sealed bids for miscellaneous mechanical maintenance services at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP) and various Wastewater Department Pumping Stations under ITB (Re-Bid), with bids due September 3, 2026, and mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection on August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at 2700 Maritime Blvd. City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a five percent bid discount (up to a maximum of $10,000) applied for evaluation purposes only.

The scope encompasses on-an-as-needed basis general maintenance including services on piping (stainless, ductile, cast iron, HDPE, and steel), structural fabrication, rigging, precision alignments, and connecting and disconnecting motors and solenoid valves. All work must comply with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards and good maintenance practices. Awardees must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Worker's Compensation as required by Florida law. All personnel must obtain Port Passes. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The contract term is one year from the effective date of award, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods by mutual written agreement, plus supplemental unilateral renewal periods of up to three additional thirty-day periods at the City's discretion. No minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed. The City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total and to cancel the award with ten days' written notice for cause or thirty days' written notice without cause. Bid prices must remain firm and include all shipping costs, taxes, royalties, and costs arising from patents and copyrights. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is required for bid eligibility.