The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department is seeking vendors to supply a wide variety of steel parts—including plates, pipes, angles, channels, bars, and specialty stainless‑steel items—to support repairs of front‑end load containers, compactors, roll‑offs, and the McKay Bay Waste‑to‑Energy facility. The contract is a one‑year award (with optional renewals) and requires vendors to deliver items within 15 working days of order receipt, with penalties for late delivery. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by 3:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026. Certified Small/Labor‑Based Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a bid discount, provided certification is submitted with the bid. The City will evaluate bids on price and responsiveness, and the award may be made within 120 days after bid opening.
• Supply of assorted steel parts (plates, pipes, angles, channels, bars, etc.) for municipal waste‑management equipment.
• One‑year contract term, renewable up to four additional one‑year periods by mutual agreement.
• Delivery requirement: 15 working days after receipt of order; late deliveries penalized at 3.5 % per day (capped at 15 days).
• Bid submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 3:00 pm (electronic only via OpenGov).
• SLBE bid‑discount provision for certified small‑business vendors.
• Warranty: minimum 90‑day defect‑free guarantee; replacement within 7 working days of defect report.
• Award anticipated within 120 days of bid opening; contract execution follows award notice.
• All pricing must be FOB Tampa, FL and include shipping, taxes, and any royalties.
• Vendors must be registered to do business in Florida and provide proof within ten days of award notice.