Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Compressed Gases (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid)

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for a Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Compressed Gases contract (Solicitation #25-P-00349), which involves the procurement of industrial and specialty gases for its municipal facility. The procurement covers two primary divisions: Industrial Gases and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System EPA Protocol Calibration Gases, requiring the delivery of various gas cylinders including acetylene, argon, oxygen, nitrogen, and helium in multiple sizes and purities. Bidders must provide high-quality gases that comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, with cylinders to be delivered within 48 business hours of order placement to the WTE Facility located at 107 N 34th ST, Tampa, FL 33605. Evaluation criteria include precise gas specifications, proper cylinder labeling, safety protocols, and comprehensive reporting requirements. The bid is scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with a contract period of one year and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Vendors must provide detailed pricing across industrial gases, calibration gases, and cylinder rental fees, along with an environmental compliance fee per delivery.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside provisions for disadvantaged businesses, specifically offering a 5% bid discount for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with discounts up to $20,000 for U-WMBEs and $10,000 for SLBEs. The contract targets minority-owned businesses, with preferences extended to Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, Women-owned, Asian-owned, and Native American-owned firms. The estimated contract value is approximately $120,000, classified as a goods contract. First Site Solution LLC, a minority-owned business certified as a Small Local Business Enterprise with an African American designation, appears to be a potential participant. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including a Certified Contact List and a DMI-30 Form tracking subcontractor payments. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Ordinance 2008-89 and requires detailed reporting to the Office of Equal Business Opportunity, with contact available at (813) 274-5522 for any procedural questions.