Ybor City Street Signage - Storage and Installment Services (Bid Discount)

The Ybor City Community Redevelopment Agency is soliciting bids for street sign storage coordination and installation services within the Ybor City 1 and 2 CRA districts, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. City of Tampa certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a 5% bid discount, up to a maximum of $10,000 for evaluation purposes only.

The scope comprises two tasks: coordinating pick-up logistics and storage of street signs in compliance with city procedures in conjunction with City Mobility's sign shop, and installing new street signage throughout both CRA districts with post-installation inspection to verify correct placement and quality standards. The City of Tampa will source all materials and fabricate the signs prior to contractor involvement. Minimum qualifications require at least one year of experience in similar services, three client references from the past ten years, a list of equipment with technical specifications, and at least one employee holding a Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification or higher at bid opening.

The contract term is one year from the effective date of award with options for renewal for up to three additional one-year periods at the same terms and conditions. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Florida law. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs, taxes, royalties, and insurance.

Questions must be submitted through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal no later than six business days prior to bid opening. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa. SLBE certification proof must be provided prior to the bid opening date.