Portable Water Dispensing Trailer (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Water Department is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00377 to procure a portable water dispensing trailer designed to promote the city's water services at local events. The specific trailer must be 6' wide, 12' long, and 8' high, featuring dual 3500lb torsion bar axles, a 300-gallon stainless steel drinking water tank, and a 130-gallon grey water tank. Required technical specifications include multiple water dispensing points, specific pump and filtration requirements, and accessibility features. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including business licensing, three professional references, descriptive literature, service manuals, and warranty information. The bid opening is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an expected delivery timeline of five weeks after the purchase order and a mandatory one-year factory warranty. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years in business and comply with city ordinances related to non-discrimination, public records, and ethical standards.

The procurement includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation component, offering a five percent bid discount for City of Tampa certified SLBE vendors, not to exceed $10,000. The bid allows potential participation by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members, with no specified minimum or maximum purchase quantities. Two certified local businesses, SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC and Two Bros Trucking, are included on the minimum certified contact list. The project falls under the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program, which aims to promote participation of small local businesses in city contracts. The estimated contract amount is $50,000, and the procurement is classified as a non-professional service contract. Vendors must adhere to the City of Tampa's Diversity Management Initiative (DMI) requirements, which include detailed reporting on subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers, with specific emphasis on tracking small local business enterprises.