Router, Teltonika Cellular

The City of Tampa Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of twenty (20) Teltonika Cellular Dual SIM Industrial routers, model #RUT956A00A00, configured for the Verizon network and designed for U.S. use. The solicitation is posted by Hillsborough County on behalf of various City of Tampa departments and is issued as an open competitive procurement through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing electronically by the April 8, 2026 deadline, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Equipment must be delivered within ten (10) days after receipt of order (ARO) on an FOB Destination basis with all shipping, handling, and freight charges included in the quoted price. The City reserves the right to modify quantities and make awards by line item or aggregate total. Key requirements include proof of insurance prior to award, compliance with E-Verify employment verification requirements, Florida business licensure (unless exempt), adherence to Florida Public Records Law and the City's Ethics Code, and indemnification obligations. The City reserves the right to cancel or reject any and all quotes without penalty and is not obligated to purchase any minimum or maximum quantities.

The solicitation identifies S.G.D Communications Inc., a Tampa-based SLBE-certified vendor, as a qualified provider eligible for set-aside considerations under this procurement. S.G.D Communications is an African American male-owned communications company certified through March 7, 2027, specializing in telecommunications and networking services including structured cabling, surveillance systems, and access control. The company's SLBE certification qualifies it as a set-aside eligible vendor for Florida state and local contracting opportunities, potentially providing socioeconomic preference considerations under Florida procurement regulations. S.G.D Communications can be contacted at (813) 415-7245, tfowler@sgdcommunications.com, or through its website at http://www.sgdcommunications.com. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, nor is a specific budget range or award value disclosed. Vendors must ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and perform at least fifty-one percent (51%) of contracted work with their own forces, with no additional subcontracting limitations specified.