Ybor City Street Signage - Storage and Installment Services (Bid Discount)

Solicitation 26-P-00551, issued by the City of Tampa's Community Redevelopment agency, seeks a contractor to provide storage and installation services for street signage within the Ybor City 1 and 2 CRA districts. The project is designed to support the revitalization and preservation of the neighborhood's historic character in alignment with the Ybor CRA community redevelopment plan. The scope of work includes coordinating the pick-up and storage of approximately 400 signs, removing old signage, and installing new steel signs that adhere to MUTCD lateral clearance standards and ADA compliance. Additionally, the contractor must restore sidewalks and concrete using like-kind materials, specifically 8x8 red pavers and 16x16 hexagon pavers, and affix installation date decals to the rear of all signs. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 percent bid discount available for certified Small Local Business Enterprises, capped at 10,000 dollars. Bidders must have at least one year of experience providing similar services and must submit all proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 7, 2026. Required documentation includes Florida business licensure, DMI-10 and DMI-20 forms, and various affidavits regarding lobbying and statutory compliance. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing an installation schedule, submitting OSHA Safety Data Sheets within five days of the award, and maintaining commercial general liability insurance. Payments are processed using the DMI 30 Form Payment Package, and the City reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part, or by division.