Paper Towels and Toilet Paper (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa is requesting bids on paper towels and toilet paper for use across various city departments, with proposals due November 2, 2026. The solicitation operates on a bid-discount model, awarding to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value based on evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation documents.

A Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) set-aside or preference applies; vendors must certify SLBE status as part of invoice and payment documentation. Proposers must also demonstrate compliance with ADA accessibility standards and submit comprehensive accessibility documentation including a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)-based Accessibility Conformance Report and a Supplemental Accessibility Report detailing evaluation methods, accessibility features, and any remediation plans. Conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility requirements is required. The City of Tampa reserves the right to request live demonstrations and conduct hands-on testing of ICT items prior to award; proposers must provide final commercially available release versions with full functionality and an Accessibility Test Plan illustrating typical user scenarios if testing is requested. Products provided for testing by unsuccessful proposers will be returned at the proposer's expense; successful proposer products will be retained and accounted for in any resulting order or returned at proposer expense if no order is imminent.

Award will be based on best value to the City. The solicitation was posted October 9, 2026. Specific contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, and detailed delivery or performance requirements are not identified in the available summaries of the attached bid documents.