Personal Air Monitor Spare Units and Replacements

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department is soliciting quotes for MSA Personal Air Monitor spare units and replacements, including models such as the ALTAIR 4XR, ALTAIR 4X with vehicle cradle charger, ALTAIR 2X chlorine gas detector, and ALTAIR 2X sulfur dioxide gas detector, with specified quantities for each line item. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination to 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, FL 33605, with all shipping and handling costs included in the quote. The equipment must meet rigorous technical specifications including detection ranges for carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, and combustible gases, with 24-hour operational runtime, rapid charging, and certifications such as UL 913, CSA C22.2, ATEX, IECEx, IP68, and MIL-STD-810G for drop resistance. The solicitation is open for responses until May 7, 2026, with submissions required exclusively through the OpenGov portal; alternative submission methods are prohibited unless pre-approved. Pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, and bidders must submit complete unit and extended pricing along with a vendor questionnaire that requires disclosure of a Florida business license and any claims for public records exemption, which must be accompanied by statutory justification and indemnification. The City retains broad discretion to accept the lowest and best offer based on trade-off considerations that include price, compliance, and quality, and may award the contract in whole or in part. Acceptance of goods occurs upon delivery at the destination, and full payment is expected within approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance, subject to the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Special requirements include compliance with E-Verify for employee eligibility, mandatory insurance proof prior to award, and adherence to non-discrimination and equal opportunity obligations under federal and state laws, with an emphasis on participation by Small Local Business Enterprises. Contractors with personnel needing access to the Port of Tampa must obtain a background-checked Port Access Badge. All contract-related documentation is subject to Florida’s Public Records Law unless properly redacted and legally justified. The solicitation does not include formal FAR clauses or standard contract administration details such as a contracting officer, COR, COTR, payment office addresses, or accounting codes, and no contract value is disclosed since pricing is to be provided by respondents. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or scoring systems are outlined, leaving award determinations to the City’s discretion under