Trash Can Liners for Inventory (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa is soliciting bids for Trash Can Liners for Inventory through Bid No. 25-P-00404, targeting various city departments within Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement seeks two specific types of LDPE can liners: 110 cases of 33-gallon black liners measuring 33in x 40in at 2.0 mil thickness (250 liners per case), and 520 cases of 44-gallon black liners measuring 23in x 17in x 48in at 3.0 mil thickness (100 liners per case). Bids will be electronically submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with the bid opening scheduled for 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The contract period will span one year from the award date, with potential options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must comply with city regulations including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, public records laws, and non-discrimination requirements, with the City reserving the right to award the contract by aggregate total or individual line items.

The solicitation includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation provision, offering a five percent (5%) bid discount for City of Tampa certified SLBE bidders, up to a maximum of $10,000. The procurement emphasizes diversity, as evidenced by the attached Sheltered Market Contact List, which includes 10 unique entries from five businesses certified as Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (W/MBE). These certified businesses represent diverse ethnic backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American owners, primarily located in the Tampa Bay area. The City may also extend contract usage to other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the volume of can liners (110 and 520 cases respectively) suggests a moderate-sized procurement opportunity focused on supporting local and minority-owned businesses through strategic contracting practices.