Hand Tools

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the ongoing and as-needed purchase of hand tools over a five-year period under solicitation number ITB-26-00285, with an estimated contract value of $715,540.41. The scope includes specific items such as Westward Model 3FE91 60-inch pinch point pry bars, Tough Guy Model 90646 24-inch block push brooms, and Ability One Model 7920-00-240-6350 10-inch bristle corn brooms, all of which must meet minimum technical specifications defined in the solicitation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement portal by June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and no paper, email, or fax submissions will be accepted. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the understanding that all line items will be awarded to a single vendor based on the estimated quantities provided. Delivery must occur within five business days of receiving a purchase order to designated warehouses in Tampa, Valrico, Riverview, and other locations throughout Hillsborough County, with deliveries restricted to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding County holidays. The contractor is solely responsible for all freight, shipping, and handling costs, and must comply with strict packaging and delivery requirements without minimum order thresholds. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, medical malpractice, crime protection, physical abuse and molestation, and employers’ liability, with minimum limits totaling $1 million per claim for several categories, issued by Florida-authorized carriers holding an A.M. Best rating of A-, Class 7 or better. All liability policies must name Hillsborough County as an additional insured and be primary and non-contributory, excluding professional liability, workers’ compensation, and cyber liability. Proof of insurance in the form of certificates must be provided before any work begins, and insurers must provide at least 30 days’ written notice before cancellation. Contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace, certify compliance through the provided form, and may receive award preference if they do so. All bidders must provide a valid taxpayer identification number via a Substitute W-9 form and may elect to opt out of direct deposit payment via the ACH system, provided they submit a