Purchase of Appliances for East Tampa Recreation Complex (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for the Purchase of Appliances for the East Tampa Recreation Complex, a procurement opportunity identified by bid number 25-P-00354. The solicitation requires sealed bids for 12 specific appliance items, including refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, a microwave, warming boxes, a washer, and a dryer, with a strict "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" requirement for each line item. The procurement is being managed by the Parks & Recreation Department and targets outfitting a new municipal facility with professional-grade, predominantly Energy Star-rated equipment. The bid opening is scheduled for 2:30 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and will be processed through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Bidders must comply with Florida business licensing requirements, public records laws, and ethical standards, with delivery of appliances expected within 15 working days after order receipt.

The procurement includes significant set-aside provisions and bid discounts for certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs). Specifically, a 5% bid discount will be provided for certified SLBEs (up to $10,000) and certified U-WMBEs (up to $20,000), which will be applied during bid evaluation. The opportunity targets Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Women-owned businesses, with two minority-owned businesses already identified on the contact list: SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC and SweTech Holdings LLC, both Hispanic American-owned firms in the Tampa area. The estimated contract amount is $23,836.00, with the project start and end dates currently to be determined. The City of Tampa reserves the right to award the bid by aggregate total or by individual line items, emphasizing a flexible approach to vendor selection that promotes economic inclusion and opportunities for underrepresented business communities.