Terry Cloth Dish Towels

The City of Tampa Purchasing Department has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) number 26-P-00068 for Terry Cloth Dish Towels to be utilized by the Hillsborough County Fire Department. The specific procurement requires 2,280 units of terry cloth dish towels, dimensioned at 15-inches by 25-inches, with a blue mist check pattern, packaged in sets of 12 per package. Vendors must submit electronic quotes through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system by December 16, 2025, with firm pricing that cannot be amended after the bid opening deadline. All shipping, handling, and freight charges must be included under FOB Destination terms, and bidders are required to quote on all items to be considered for the lowest responsive, responsible bidder award. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and may increase or decrease quantities without penalty. Bids will be opened at the designated time and date, with the anticipated award to be made via City of Tampa Purchase Order for a one-year contract period.

The solicitation includes specific vendor requirements related to Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) qualifications, with a pre-existing list of vendors not meeting these criteria. Vendors must comply with federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence for agreements valued at $2 million or less. The procurement is subject to non-discrimination provisions and the City's Ethics Code, with all submitted bids becoming public property under Florida public records laws. No specific funding source or total contract amount is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements, including potential integration with existing departmental infrastructure and adherence to local procurement guidelines. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement appears focused on supporting the Fire Department's operational needs through a standardized terry cloth dish towel procurement process.