Trash Can Liners for Inventory (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa, Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for trash can liners for inventory use by various city departments under ITB 26-P-00535, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A five percent bid discount (capped at $10,000) applies to certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) for evaluation purposes.

The scope consists of two line items: 110 cases of 33-gallon LDPE liners (33" x 40", 2.0 mil, black, 250 per case) and 520 cases of 44-gallon LDPE liners (23" x 17" x 48", 3.0 mil, black, 100 per case). Materials must be delivered F.O.B. Tampa, Florida within five working days of purchase order receipt; backordered items must be available within three working days. Vendors must provide OSHA Safety Data Sheets within five days of award notification and comply with Florida E-Verify requirements.

The award period is one year from the effective date of award with options for two additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement, plus potential unilateral City extensions of up to three additional thirty-day periods. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to make award within 120 days after bid opening. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs and applicable taxes and fees. The City is not obligated to purchase minimum or maximum quantities and reserves the right to cancel awards with ten-day notice with cause or thirty-day notice without cause.

Bidders may submit questions up to six business days prior to bid opening. The City may make aggregate or division awards at its discretion. Government Purchasing Council members of Hillsborough County may also utilize this contract. Contractors utilizing subcontractors must complete DMI Forms 10 and 20 with bids and Form 40 within ten working days of notice of intent to award.