Rental of Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzer

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department is seeking to procure the rental of six Ametek Jerome J605 Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzers through a competitive solicitation (RFP 26-P-00088). The specialized scientific equipment must have a specific technical configuration, including a detection range of 3 ppb to 10 ppm, resolution of 20 ppt, and precise accuracy parameters. The rental period is six months, with delivery required to 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33605. Vendors must submit their electronic quotes through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by December 23, 2025, with no alternate products permitted. The procurement contact is Kristie Maciejewski, a Procurement Analyst located at 2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, who can be reached at (813) 247-3451 Ext: 55298. The City reserves the right to award by line item or aggregate total and maintains flexibility to adjust quantities without penalty.

The solicitation includes standard City of Tampa General Conditions that require compliance with Florida Public Records Law, the City's Ethics Code, and non-discrimination provisions. Vendors must provide Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications. Payment terms are net 30 days following receipt and acceptance of materials and correct invoices. All submitted proposals become the property of the City and will not be returned. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the rental involves six units of specialized scientific monitoring equipment for a six-month period, suggesting a moderate-value procurement focused on environmental monitoring capabilities for the Wastewater Department.