Shipping Containers (3) - 40 feet long - One Trip (Class A)

The City of Tampa, Florida, acting through Hillsborough County, is issuing Request for Quotes (RFQ) 26-P-00281 for the procurement of three standard 40-foot shipping containers in Class A condition on a one-trip basis for use by the Stormwater Operations Division and TMC Division. The containers must be new or like-new, wind and watertight, and constructed with CORTEN anti-corrosive steel with marine-grade plywood flooring and passive ventilation systems, meeting ISO and CSC certification standards. All quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by April 24, 2026, with quote prices remaining valid for a minimum of sixty days from submission. Pricing must include all shipping, handling, and freight charges on a Freight On Board (FOB) Destination basis to the City's specified location. The City reserves the right to award the contract by division, line item, or aggregate total, and bidders must quote on all items to be considered for aggregate award. The point of contact for this procurement is Ghoonesh Ramdial in the Mobility Department (ghoonesh.ramdial@tampagov.net), and no alternative submission methods such as telephone, mail, email, or fax are accepted unless prior authorization is obtained from the City of Tampa Purchasing Department.

The RFQ documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises, small local business enterprises (SLBEs), or women-owned minority business enterprises (WMBEs), though the City of Tampa maintains a Data Management Initiative System portal that certifies such vendors. No incumbent vendor information or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. All vendors are required to submit proof of insurance prior to award and must comply with Florida Public Records Law, the City's Ethics Code, non-discrimination requirements, the Florida Prompt Payment Act, and E-Verify employment verification procedures. Payment will be made approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and any required subcontractor payment forms. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, and the City reserves the right to cancel or reject any or all quotes without obligation to purchase minimum or maximum quantities.