Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility Fire Sprinkler And Alarm System Inspections & Repairs (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa, located in Hillsborough County, Florida, is soliciting bids for comprehensive fire sprinkler and alarm system inspections and repairs at the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility. The procurement (Bid No. 26-P-00016) requires a licensed fire protection vendor to furnish all labor, tools, and supplies for inspecting, testing, and providing emergency services to fire preventive sprinkler systems and fire pumps. The project scope includes annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections of multiple systems, including ten wet riser systems, one dry riser system, seven fire department connections, one pre-action riser system, one fire pump, and numerous control valves, alarm stations, and devices. Bidders must be licensed fire protection vendors with a minimum of five years' experience, possess a service facility within 25 miles of the facility, and maintain at least three technicians with four years of experience each. The sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the WTE Facility. The contract award period will be one year from the effective date, with options for four additional one-year renewals.

The contract is designated as a Sheltered Market Project exclusively for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with four certified vendors available: Tampa 2 Security, Inc., Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, Premier Fire Sprinklers, Inc., and ST Petersburg Fire Protection LLC. The City of Tampa offers a five percent bid discount for City-certified SLBEs, up to a maximum of $10,000 applied for evaluation purposes. The estimated contract value is $150,000, categorized under Non-Professional Services with NIGP Code 93633 for Fire Protection Equipment and Systems Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair. The project is eligible for a bond waiver under Florida Statutes 255.05(d) for contracts of $200,000 or less. Pricing must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, taxes, travel time, and overhead, with hourly rates for technicians and helpers during standard and non-standard hours. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to award in whole or part and to cancel the award with appropriate notice.