Steel Refuse Dumpsters and Lids (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department is soliciting steel front-loading dumpsters, lids, mounting brackets, and replacement parts under solicitation number 26-P-00378, with a base contract value estimated at $800,000. The procurement covers quantities including 150 front-loading dumpsters ranging from 2 to 8 cubic yards, 2,000 mounting brackets, and various hardware components such as hinge pins, lifting lugs, lid support brackets, and springs, all to be delivered F.O.B. Tampa, Florida within 15 working days after receipt of order. The contract has a base term of three years with one optional two-year renewal and allows for up to three 30-day unilateral extensions. Awards will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring bidders to be responsible and responsive, with emphasis on financial stability, past performance, bonding eligibility, and insurability. A 5% bid discount is available for certified Small Local Business Enterprises, and a 2% discount is offered for compliance with Tampa’s Ban the Box criminal history screening provisions. All materials must be factory fresh, unopened, and meet A.I.S.I. steel gauge standards and OSHA regulations, with safety data sheets submitted within five days of award. Packaging must remain original, and labeling must include bidder name and item number, adhering to OSHA hazard communication requirements. The contractor must perform at least 51% of the work, disclose all subcontractors via DMI forms, and comply with stringent site access rules including mandatory City badges, daily access lists, annual EHS and RCRA training, criminal background checks, and strict personal protective equipment standards. Data security is governed by encryption requirements for mobile devices and City data destruction per NIST standards, with all non-public information protected in transit and at rest. The contract includes provisions for annual price increases capped at CPI-U, termination for cause if the vendor is on the Scrutinized Companies List, and compliance with Florida’s Local Prompt Payment Act and public records laws. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by July 28, 2026, with no alternative submission methods permitted, and contractors must affirm representations regarding SLBE status, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ADA accessibility through completed forms and certifications.