WW Inventory Panel and Switch (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for wastewater inventory components — front panels, pressure switches, and loop-powered process meters — under ITB WW Inventory Panel and Switch (Bid-Discount), with bids due August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. This is a sheltered-market solicitation restricted to Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certified bidders, with a 5% bid discount (capped at $10,000) applied for evaluation purposes.

The scope covers three line items: 20 Front Panel Precision Digital PD765-6X5-10 units, 2 Pressure Switch Neo-Dyn #123P54C6 units, and 8 Loop Powered Process Meter Precision Digital 1/8 DIN PD6602-L5N units. All materials must be currently in production, manufacturer standard quality or better, in original factory-fresh packaging, and backed by the original manufacturer's warranty. Delivery is required within 5 working days of order receipt during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday), F.O.B. Tampa, Florida. Bidders must guarantee materials free from defects for 365 days from acceptance and replace defective items within seven working days of defect reporting. Backorders must be fulfilled within three working days or the City may source materials elsewhere.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The contract term is one year from effective date with options for two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement, plus three unilateral 30-day extension periods at the City's discretion. Annual price escalation is permitted after year one, not exceeding the prior year's Consumer Price Index change, with 90 days' advance notice required. The City is not required to purchase minimum or maximum quantities and reserves the right to cancel with 10 days' notice for cause or 30 days' notice without cause. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs, applicable taxes, and royalties. Government Purchasing Council members may utilize this award under their own contracts.