Refrigerators and Dishwashers for Fire Stations as Needed

The City of Tampa, through its Fire Rescue agency, is soliciting bids for the procurement of eight Frigidaire 26 Cu. Ft. refrigerators (model FRSS2623AS or equivalent) and four ASKO dishwashers (model DBI5641S or equivalent) for delivery to fire stations across Florida. Deliveries must occur within 24 hours after receipt of order, with all shipments FOB Destination, meaning the contractor is responsible for freight, handling, and associated costs. Technical specifications for the appliances are defined in Attachments A and B, and any substitutions must meet or exceed the performance, warranty, and compliance standards of the specified models, including ENERGY STAR certification where applicable. The contract requires full compliance with City of Tampa ordinances, Florida state laws, and federal civil rights statutes, with strict adherence to non-discrimination policies under Title VI and Title VII. Contractors must be registered Florida businesses and may be required to provide their business license number. All personnel accessing the Port of Tampa must obtain a badge through a background check including fingerprinting at the contractor’s expense, and all employees and subcontractors must be verified through the federal E-Verify system. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with no formal evaluation factors or weighting system provided, suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Bidders must submit complete quotes for all line items to be eligible for award by aggregate total. Invoices must be itemized, include purchase order and invoice numbers, and comply with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with payment processed within approximately 30 days. Contractors are required to indemnify the City against any claims resulting from their actions or those of subcontractors, except where the City’s negligence is the sole cause. Subcontracting arrangements necessitate submission of payment schedules, lien waivers, and affidavits to ensure financial accountability. While no contract value is listed due to blank pricing fields in the solicitation, the process is structured around municipal procurement practices rather than federal acquisition regulations, with no reliance on FAR clauses, CAGE codes, UEIs, or military packaging standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by the deadline of April 30, 2026, and all attachments including appliance product sheets must accompany the bid.