Stihl Groundskeeping Equipment & Repair (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Neighborhood Enhancement Department is seeking bids for Stihl Groundskeeping Equipment & Repair (Bid No. 25-P-00207), a procurement opportunity for specialized landscaping and maintenance equipment. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized Stihl dealers located within Tampa city limits with repair capabilities. Specific equipment to be procured includes 15 Stihl MS291 chainsaws, 30 professional backpack blowers, 15 telescoping pole pruners, 15 six-layer wrap chaps, 15 extended hedge trimmers, 15 professional line trimmers, and 2 backpack pump sprayers. The bid will be received until 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with an initial contract period of one year and potential renewal for an additional one-year term. Vendors must complete comprehensive vendor response forms, provide proof of specific insurance coverage (commercial general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation), and comply with city ordinances regarding non-discrimination and ethical standards.

The procurement emphasizes significant economic opportunities for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), offering a 5% bid discount for qualifying businesses. Specific preference is given to Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with discounts not to exceed $20,000 for U-WMBEs and $10,000 for SLBEs. The contract has an estimated value of $45,000.00, with provisions for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index after the first contract year. The City has prepared a Minimum Certified Contact List featuring six certified businesses, predominantly local Tampa-area firms representing African American and Caucasian-owned enterprises. Vendors must submit detailed documentation, including a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten work days of bid opening, and comply with the City of Tampa's Diversity Management Initiative tracking and reporting requirements.