Refrigerators and Dishwashers for Fire Stations as Needed

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued Request for Quotes (RFQ 26-P-00293) on April 24, 2026, with a deadline of April 30, 2026, soliciting bids for refrigerators and dishwashers to be delivered to fire stations on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks eight Frigidaire 26 cubic foot, 36-inch standard-depth side-by-side refrigerators (Model FRSS2623AS or similar) and four ASKO dishwashers (Model DBI564IS 40 series or similar). The refrigerators feature 16.6 cubic feet of fresh food capacity, 9 cubic feet of freezer capacity, LED interior lighting, ice and water dispensers, automatic defrost, ENERGY STAR certification with 647 kWh annual energy consumption, and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. The dishwashers are 40-series built-in units with 16-place setting capacity, three racks, ADA compliance, Super Cleaning System technology, nine wash programs including sanitize cycles, turbo combi drying with automatic door opening, and operate at a maximum noise level of 42 dB(A) with 220 kWh annual energy consumption. All materials must be shipped FOB Destination with delivery required within 24 hours after receipt of order, and vendors must submit itemized price proposals with unit costs and extended totals through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system, with quote prices valid for a minimum of one year. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, award by line item or aggregate total, and cancel or reject any quotes, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular categories of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or incumbent vendors. No current contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified in the procurement documents. Vendors must provide proof of insurance prior to award and comply with all applicable federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, Florida Public Records Law, the City's Ethics Code, non-discrimination requirements, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Payment will be made within approximately 30 days of receipt and acceptance of materials and correct invoices. The RFQ does not specify unit or total pricing amounts or budget ranges; however, all shipping, handling, and freight charges must be included in the quoted prices, and vendors may compete for the full procurement or individual line items.