Standard Class 125 Flanged Fitting

The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) 26-P-00152 for Standard Class 125 Flanged Fittings to support various city departments in Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement encompasses five line items of cast iron flanged fittings in specific sizes and configurations: one 6-inch by 2-inch flanged outlet flange, two 4-inch by 3-inch reducers, one 4-inch by 4-inch tee, four 6-inch by 6-inch tees, and two 4-inch by 2-inch flanged outlet flanges. All pricing must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by February 25, 2026, with quotes due by the deadline specified in the transmission. Bidders must quote on all items to be considered for award, though the City reserves the right to award by division or line item if aggregate award is not feasible. All pricing must include freight, handling, and shipping charges on an FOB Destination basis with delivery required within ten days of order receipt. The resulting award will be for a one-year period, and the City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities without penalty. Required qualifications include submission of a Certificate of Insurance prior to work commencement, with Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of at least $500,000 combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation as required by Florida law, along with compliance with E-Verify requirements, Florida Public Records Law, the City's Ethics Code, indemnification obligations, and non-discrimination provisions.

The solicitation directory identifies Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certified companies eligible to respond, including Tampa-based TLD LLC, an SLBE-certified supplier owned by Terri M. Casteel with expertise in pipe and pipe fittings manufacturing and related components; TLD LLC's certification is valid through May 22, 2027, and can be reached at (813-927-7554) or tld2013@verizon.net. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, though payment for accepted materials will be made approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of correct invoices, subject to the Florida Prompt Payment Act. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors requiring integration. No specific evaluation criteria beyond aggregate pricing and compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements are outlined in the available materials.