Original Watermen Aquatic Staff Uniforms
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 25-X-00913
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 53101501 Boys slacks or trousers or shorts
- 53101503 Girls slacks or trousers or shorts
- 53103003 Ladies tshirt
- 53102801 Mens swimwear
- 53102803 Boys swimwear
- 53102805 Infants swimwear
- 53101504 Womens slacks or trousers or shorts
- 53101602 Mens shirts
- 53102804 Girls swimwear
- 53101500 Slacks and trousers and shorts
- Point of contact
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- Michelle Estevez michelle.estevez@tampagov.net (813) 274-8836
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Hillsborough County, specifically the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department, is pursuing a single-source procurement for aquatic staff uniforms from Original Watermen Inc. The procurement focuses on specific uniform items including board shorts, Super Girl Shorts, and Racer Tank Elite Women's Swim Suits for aquatic personnel. The procurement is justified by the unique characteristics of Original Watermen's products, which include high-quality, sun and chemical-resistant fabrics with UPF 50+ protection, custom cuts, and additional lining that provides modest and appropriate attire for staff. The uniforms are not available through other retailers, supporting the sole source justification. The procurement reference number is 25-X-00913, with documents posted on March 18, 2025, and a due date of March 21, 2025. Specific product SKUs include Performance Short (LBS2.0), Maverick Short, Rincon Short, X-Back Suit, Tankini, and Super Girl Short, all in navy color for the Guard+ program.
The procurement appears to be unrestricted regarding vendor type, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. Pricing for the uniforms ranges from $22 to $40, with different pricing tiers for sizes XS-XL and 2XL-4XL. The procurement is a direct source procurement with Original Watermen Inc. as the sole manufacturer and vendor, eliminating competitive bidding. Additional information and documentation can be accessed through the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa. The contact for this procurement is Michelle Estevez, Senior Procurement Analyst, located at 2555 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the uniform pricing and anticipated volume suggest a moderate-scale procurement for the Parks and Recreation Department's aquatic staff.
Opportunity text
The Original Watermen board shorts, Super Girl Shorts, and Racer Tank Elite are the standard uniform for the Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics personnel. This is due primarily to the durability of the products, as well as the quick drying materials and the cut of the garments. Original Watermen manufactures their own aquatic uniforms with the highest quality fabric that resists fading by the sun or pool chemicals. Their garments are not available through other retailers. Their custom cuts and additional lining in the tanks provide modest and appropriate attire for staff when in visible contact with the public. See attached Singer Source letter from Original Watermen Inc.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Original_Watermen_Aquatic_Staff_Uniforms.pdf | ||
| Standardization_request_packet_2025_Director_Signed.pdf |
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