Safety Paint (BID Discount)

The City of Tampa is soliciting bids for a Safety Paint procurement under Bid No. 25-P-00233, seeking various safety paints for the Water Department. The specific procurement includes 488 gallons of Safety Yellow paint, 216 gallons of Safety Blue paint, and smaller quantities of specialized paints such as white alkyd gloss enamel, red alkyd metal primer, and industrial enamel paints. Bidders must provide Safety Data Sheets, comply with environmental regulations, and deliver products in original, sealed containers with proper labeling. The bid is scheduled to be opened on May 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an initial award period of one year and potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. Vendors must ensure all materials are new, unused, and free from defects, with delivery expected within 30 working days after order receipt. Strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local municipal codes is mandatory.

The solicitation includes unique Bid Discount provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and underutilized Women and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering a 5% discount on the total bid amount up to $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program requires bidders to submit a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten working days of bid opening, demonstrating their commitment to utilizing minority or small local businesses as subcontractors. The procurement emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with detailed guidelines for WMBE participation across various industry categories. Bidders must complete forms tracking subcontractor payments and demographics, including the DMI Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form (MBD-30). The total procurement budget is estimated at $100,000, with the solicitation structured as a Sheltered Market (SMS) type procurement to promote opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses.