Scoreboard Hoists, Raymond James Stadium

CANCELLATION: This solicitation has been cancelled. The Tampa Sports Authority issued a Notice of Cancellation on July 6, 2026, terminating ITB 2516 for scoreboard hoist replacement at Raymond James Stadium. Interested parties should disregard all associated bidding documentation and instructions.

Prior to cancellation, the solicitation had sought labor, materials, supplies, equipment, engineering, and fabrication for replacement and installation of material lifting hoist systems at the north and south end zone scoreboards. Deliverables included two modular tower hoist structures with 2-ton electric chain hoists (208V/1 Phase/60 Hz, 140-foot lift height), custom steel lifting baskets (30" x 36" x 24", 350-pound capacity), guide rail systems, electrical controls, and load testing at 125% of rated capacity. Work was to be performed between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with project completion by September 4, 2026.

The pre-bid conference was held June 18, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium. Written questions had been due June 23, 2026, and sealed bids were originally due June 30, 2026. Award criteria specified the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the Authority's best interest, with tie-breaking preferences for Drug-Free Workplace certification, Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses, Minority or Small Business Enterprises, and bidders with principal places of business in Hillsborough County. Bidders were required to provide three references from similar projects completed in the Southeastern United States within five years, maintain $1 million Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance, and provide a 12-month warranty on parts and labor.