Purchase of MityLite Tables, Chairs and Carts (No Substitutions) (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to procure MityLite Tables, Chairs, and Carts through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 25-P-00314, with a strict "No Substitutions" requirement. The specific procurement includes 600 Flex One CS Folding Chairs (black), 10 Multi-Function Tree Carts, 30 Rectangle Tables (30"x96"), 3 Carts for 3096 Rectangle Tables, 20 Rectangle Tables (30"x72"), 2 Carts for 3072 Rectangle Tables, 40 Round Tables (72"), 8 Narrow Carts for Circular Tables, 10 Rectangle Tables (36"x36"), and 1 Cart for Multiple Table Sizes. The bid is scheduled to open on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:58 pm, with an initial award period of one year and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and comply with city ordinances, including non-discrimination requirements and public records laws. The procurement allows for price escalation/de-escalation after the first year, limited to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

The procurement emphasizes diverse business participation through specific bid discount provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBE), with discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. The solicitation includes provisions for Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with the total estimated contract value of $83,000. Certified vendors for this opportunity include Contract Furniture, Inc. (a Caucasian Women-Owned Business Enterprise from Tampa) and SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC (a Hispanic-Owned Business Enterprise from Lutz). The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods and to cancel or reject any bids. Bidders must also complete various documentation, including the DMI Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form (MBD-30) and Letter of Intent Form (MBD-40), demonstrating compliance with the City of Tampa's equal business opportunity ordinance.