Irrigation Services (Bid Discount)

The solicitation 26-P-00279, issued by the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation department, seeks qualified contractors to provide irrigation services encompassing maintenance, repairs, and renovations of irrigation systems across nearly 200 parks and numerous public green spaces within Tampa, Florida. The scope includes design, installation, and repair work using existing water sources, with subcontracting limited primarily to directional boring operations. Contractors must comply with applicable technical and safety standards, including ASTM, ANSI, ASME codes, Florida statutes, and local ordinances related to reclaimed water signage and system components. Deliverables mandate detailed submittals such as product data, shop drawings, bore path reports, and as-built documentation reflecting all system modifications. Inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria emphasize system functionality verification—including hydrostatic testing, leak testing, and operation through all irrigation zones—prior to project closeout and final City acceptance. The contract evaluation follows a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, awarding the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements. Responsiveness and responsibility encompass the bidder’s capability, experience, financial stability, bonding, and compliance with regulations such as equal employment opportunity and “Ban the Box” policies. Bid discounts of 5% and 2% apply to certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and compliant bidders, respectively, for evaluation purposes. Performance is based in Tampa, Florida, with FOB Tampa terms for deliveries. Administrative mechanisms include electronic submission of invoices and payments through the City’s OpenGov portal, with structured documentation requirements and no mention of federal contract identification numbers like UEI or CAGE. Contract clauses reflect federal and state regulations on workplace drug-free policies, labor standards, environmental statutes, and affirmative employment practices, though formal FAR clause numbers and detailed issuance dates are not specified. Overall, this solicitation targets high-quality irrigation services aligned with municipal standards and regulatory compliance, emphasizing cost efficiency and contractor reliability within the Tampa Parks infrastructure system.