Roadway materials (prime and tack coats) rebid

The City of Tampa Mobility Department is seeking qualified vendors for a Roadway Materials (Prime and Tack Coats) Rebid (Bid No. 25-P-00094) to provide essential materials for roadway repair and improvement projects. The procurement solicits bids for three divisions: Materials Only, Furnish and Install Trackless Tack, and Trackless Tack, with specific material requirements including 20,000 gallons of Emulsified Asphalt, 5,000 gallons of Cutback Asphalt, 5,000 gallons of SP-MS Emulsion, and 5,000 gallons of Undiluted Emulsified Asphalt. The contract will span one year with potential renewal options for four additional one-year periods, and materials must meet Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with evaluation criteria focusing on lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Vendor qualifications include a proven track record of specified products, compliance with industry standards, and commitment to environmental and safety regulations, with pricing determined per gallon and a minimum overall charge of $750 for tacking projects.

The procurement includes significant provisions for Women/Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with potential bid discounts for underutilized business categories. Eligible businesses include Black-owned (BBE), Hispanic-owned (HBE), Asian-owned (ABE), Native American-owned (NBE), and Women-owned (WBE) enterprises, with the City encouraging diverse participation through various procurement guidelines and forms. The total department budget for this contract is $600,000, and the opportunity allows potential use by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. Bidders must complete comprehensive documentation, including MBD forms, business licensing information, and an Affidavit of Compliance covering requirements such as E-Verify, anti-human trafficking standards, and restrictions on contracting with foreign countries of concern. The City reserves the right to award the bid to multiple vendors and requires vendors to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation.