SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF PLANT CITY

    Notice of Intent to Sole Source REXA Actuators

    Issued by City of Plant City
    cityIFBCity of Plant CitySol. 253672
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 14, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 7, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    333999
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Plant City intends to sole source REXA actuators through TSC Jacobs, the sole authorized representative in Florida. Vendors should respond only if disputing this sole source. Bids must be submitted via the City's e-Procurement portal by April 14, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    253672
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 7, 2026
    Due Date
    April 14, 2026
    NAICS Code
    333999AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Plant City
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    City of Plant City

    Description

    The City of Plant City intends to use TSC Jacobs, as they are the sole authorized representative for REXA actuator products in the State of Florida, as a sole source.  The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to verify with the vendor community that there are no other viable vendors that can provide REXA actuators. No further action is required if a vendor agrees. A vendor should submit a response to this Notice of Intent only if they disagree.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-038UM-NOI
    • Department: Utilities Maintenance
    • Department Head: Lynn Spivey (Director of Utilities)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-14T18:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Bid Submissions

      Bids shall be received for 26-038UM-NOI Notice of Intent to Sole Source REXA Actuators through the City's e-Procurement located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.

    • Summary

      The City of Plant City intends to use TSC Jacobs, as they are the sole authorized representative for REXA actuator products in the State of Florida, as a sole source.  The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to verify with the vendor community that there are no other viable vendors that can provide REXA actuators. No further action is required if a vendor agrees. A vendor should submit a response to this Notice of Intent only if they disagree.

    • Closeout Submittals

      Awarded vendor shall provide closeout submittals. Data will be used for Operations and Maintenance Manuals. Submittals to include full product and service detailed information. For example, including manufactures, names, colors, designs, warranties, guarantees, certifications, distributors, operations and maintenance instructions, care and upkeep, shop drawings, as-builts, and with samples.

    • Time for Performance

      Work is to commence 30 days after Notice to Proceed.  The time for substantial completion on this project shall be 365 days from Notice to Proceed.

    • Valid Term

      Bids shall be valid for no less than 90 days from the submittal deadline.

    • Amount of Liquidated Damages per day

      Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per day from date of substantial completion.

    • Rejection

      The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time and for any reason or no reason. Bids submitted after the deadline shall be rejected. Bids shall be received for 26-038UM-NOI Notice of Intent to Sole Source REXA Actuators through the City's e-Procurement located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov. Bids submitted in an envelope or box shall be rejected. Fax, e-mail, or telephone bids shall be rejected. Bids that are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure, or which contain terms or additions not called for, alterations or irregularities of any kind, or which do not comply with the contract documents, if applicable, may be rejected at the sole discretion of the City.

    • Response Form

      Bids shall be made only on the forms included in title Bid Submittals. Bid forms shall be signed by the owner or other authorized individual.

    • Liquidated Damages Schedule

      Applicable liquidated damages are the amounts established in the following schedule:

      Original Contract Amount           Charge Per Calendar Day

      $50,000 and under .........................................................$1,015
      Over $50,000 but less than $250,000..........................$1,045
      $250,000 but less than $500,000.................................$1,170
      $500,000 but less than $2,500,000.............................$1,690
      $2,500,000 but less than $5,000,000..........................$2,579
      $5,000,000 but less than $10,000,000.........................$3,756
      $10,000,000 but less than $15,000,000.......................$4,344
      $15,000,000 but less than $20,000,000.......................$5,574
      $20,000,000 and over ....................................................$10,203 plus 0.00005 of any amount over $20 million (Round to nearest whole dollar)

    • Indefinite Quantity

      The quantities of goods and services specified herein have been determined by the City and are deemed to be fairly accurate estimates of the work to be performed. However, payment will be made based on the actual goods and services measured in place. If the measurement is different than the original quantity bid by the contractor, then a change order will be executed for the actual amount whether over or under the quantity that was bid.

    • Insurance Requirements

      At a minimum, the contractor shall acquire and maintain until completion of the work the insurance coverage listed below, which constitutes primary coverage. The contractor shall not commence the work until the City of Plant City (City) receives and approves Certificates of Insurance documenting required coverage. Contractor’s General Liability and Automobile Liability policies shall include Endorsement CG 20101185, or equivalent, naming the City as Additional Insured. All required policies shall also include (1) endorsement that waives any right of subrogation against the City for any policy of insurance provided under this requirement or any state or federal Workers’ Compensation or employer’s liability act; (2) endorsement to give the City no less than thirty days’ notice in the event of cancellation or material change.  Certificates of Insurance must be accompanied by copies of the requested endorsements.  

      The contractor understands and agrees that the stipulated limits of coverage listed herein in this insurance section shall not be construed as a limitation of any potential liability to the City, or others, and the City’s failure to request, receive or retain, evidence of this insurance coverage shall not be construed as a waiver of the contractor’s obligation to provide and maintain the insurance coverage specified.

      Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Awardee shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all of its employees to be engaged in work on the Project under this Contract, and in case any such work is sublet, Contractor shall require the Subcontractor similarly to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all the Subcontractor’s employees to be engaged in such work unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by Contractor’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work on the project under this contract is not protected under the Workers’ Compensation statute, Contractor shall provide and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide adequate insurance for the protection of such of its employees not otherwise protected. Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City of Plant City harmless for any claim made by the Subcontractor for Workers” compensation. Note: If Contractor claims to be exempt from Workers’ Compensation Insurance, then a Certificate of Exemption from the State shall be produced upon request.

      Commercial General Liability Insurance: Awardee shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract, but not limited to, Independent Contractor, Contractual Premises/Operations, and Personal Injury covering the liability assumed under indemnification provisions of this Contract, with limits of liability for personal injury and/or bodily injury, including death. Amounts of coverage shall be satisfactory to the Owner, but not less than $500,000.00 for each occurrence, $1,000,000.00 general aggregate, personal/advertising injury of $500,000.00; Products-Completed Operations aggregate of $1,000,000.00. Also, include in General Liability coverage for the following areas based on the limits of policy, with a minimum of: Fire Damage (any one (1) fire) $50,000.00; Medical Expense (any one (1) person) $5,000.00. This insurance shall be maintained with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The City of Plant City shall be named as additional insured on the policy. The City shall receive a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement confirming that the Contractor's coverage is Primary and not Contributory.

      Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Awardee shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto, all owned autos, scheduled autos, hired autos, and non-owned autos. Coverage shall be on an “occurrence” basis. Such insurance to include coverage for loading and unloading hazards. This coverage shall include Combined Single Limit (CSL) for $500,000.00 or Bodily Injury (Per Person), Bodily Injury (Per Accident) and Property Damage for $500,000.00 each. This insurance shall be maintained with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The City of Plant City shall be named as additional insured on the policy. The City shall receive a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement confirming that the Contractor's coverage is Primary and not Contributory.

      Subcontractor’s Comprehensive Liability and Property Damage Insurance: The Awardee shall require each of its subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of their contract Comprehensive Liability and Property Damage insurance coverage in amounts satisfactory to the contractor for its protection, with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

      Professional Liability Insurance: Awardee shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract and for a period of three (3) years after the Project is completed, Professional Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 for Consultant’s errors and omissions, exclusive of defense costs. If policy provides coverage on a claims-made basis, such coverage must respond to all claims reported within at least three (3) years following the period for which coverage is required, unless a longer period is indicated in the Contract.

      The certificate of insurance shall include as a certificate holder:

      City of Plant City

      Attn: City Manager

      302 West Reynolds Street

       The City shall be named as additional insured on the policy.

    • Contractor Qualifications
      1. The company responding to this bid must be experienced in building repairs related to water intrusion and similar work and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the same type of work before the bid date. Appropriate documentation to be provided upon request by the City.
      2. The company responding to this bid must demonstrate its building repairs related to water intrusion and similar work by listing a minimum of four (4) projects of similar size and scope. List to include a contact name, email address and telephone number of the client’s project manager for the work.
    • Completeness

      The City may reject bids that are incomplete, conditional, deficient in any way, or which contain unsolicited additions/alterations.

    • Additional Information
      1. The contractor must provide City’s authorized representative with telephone number(s) and job title for all management personnel assigned to the project before work commences.
      2. The contractor shall be responsible for performing the work necessary to meet City standards in a safe, neat, and good workmanlike manner, using only generally accepted methods in carrying out the work, and complying with all federal and state laws, and all ordinances and codes of the City relating to such work.
      3. All work performed shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the City’s appointed representative before payment. The contractor shall be required to correct any work determined to be unsatisfactory or below industry standards at no additional cost to the City.
      4. The contractor shall warrant against all defects in material and workmanship for one year after acceptance.
    • Review Documents

      Bidders must review all specifications and contract documents related to this bid and project. Failure to review all specifications, forms, contracts, addenda, or other documents shall not relieve a bidder from any obligations contained in this bid or their Contract with the City.

    • Safety

      The contractor shall be responsible for all means and methods as they relate to safety and shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal requirements that are safety-related. The contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work.

    • Familiarity with Project Area

      Before submitting a bid, bidders shall become fully acquainted with the project areas. Please see Scope of Work for more detail about the project. Submittal of a bid shall serve as bidder’s acknowledgment that they are fully familiar with the service area.

    • Cleanup

      At the end of each workday, as well as after completion of all work on the project and before making an application for acceptance of the work, the contractor shall clean/police the site of operations, including any areas under the control of the City that have been used by the Contractor in connection with the work. All debris shall be removed and hauled off by the Contractor.

    • Fill-In Required Forms

      Bidders must accurately fill in any bid forms/documents included in this packet and submit through the City's e-Procurement portal at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.
      Authorized signatures must be included on forms/documents. Incomplete or missing forms/documents may result in the rejection of the bid.

    • Definitions

      Wherever used in any of the contract documents, the meaning shall be given to the terms herein defined:

      1. The term “contractor” means the person, bidder or corporation to whom the herein Contract is awarded by the Owner and who is subject to the terms hereof.
      2. The term “subcontractor” means a person, bidder or corporation supplying services and materials, labor and materials, or only services or labor for work in connection with the project.
    • Accident Prevention

      Precaution shall be exercised the use of modern safety rules and practices at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property, and hazardous conditions shall be guarded against or eliminated.

    • Certification

      Submittal of a bid shall be deemed as certification that a bidder has fully considered all factors associated with this Invitation for Bids, including any addenda.

    • Project Owner

      The City of Plant City, Florida owns this project. The City Manager or designee is the City’s authorized representative on this project.

    • Qualifications for Employment

      No person shall be employed in violation of the State or the National Labor Laws. No person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed on the project under their contract. No person whose age or physical condition is such as to make this employment dangerous to their health or safety or the health or safety of others shall be employed on the project under their contract; provided, that shall not operate against the employment of physically handicapped persons, otherwise employable, where such persons may be safely assigned to work which they can ably perform.

    • Verification of Bidder's Capability

      The City may, at its sole discretion, determine the bidder’s ability and capacity to perform the work specified in this bid based on, but not limited to, evaluation of the following:

      1. Comparable prior project experience (particularly ones similar to this project size/scope).
      2. Financial resources.
      3. Prior bond history.
      4. Licensure and certifications.
      5. Equipment, machinery, and/or facilities.
      6. Background & references.

      Bidders deemed to be unqualified to perform the work may have their bid rejected.

    • Substitutions

      Unless otherwise stated, the reference in the specifications to any article, device, product, materials, fixture, form, or type of construction, etc., by name, make or catalog number, shall be interpreted as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The determination of whether an article, device, product, material, fixture, form or type of construction is equal to that named is solely in the determination of the Owner. No Substitutions shall be permitted without the prior express written authorization from the Owner.

    • Patents

      The contractor shall hold and save the owner and its officers, agents, servants, and employees harmless from liabilities of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses for, or on account of, any patented or unpatented invention, process, article or appliance manufactured or used in the performance of the contract, including its use by the owner at any time during the prosecution or after completion of the work unless otherwise specifically stipulated in the contract documents.

    • Local Preference

      The City has adopted a local preference policy (Section 2-161, Plant City Code). As part of this Invitation for Bids, the local preference policy provides qualifying bidders with an amount not to exceed 1½ percent of the lowest bid, provided that the cost differential from the lowest bid shall not exceed $2,500. Non-qualifying bidders will not receive the 1½ percent. A bidder qualifies for a local preference if it meets all of the following:

      1. Paid its applicable City business tax for the current year in which this Invitation for Bids is issued. Bidders that request local preference must include in their submittal packets a copy of the receipt proving payment of the City’s business tax.
      2. Obtained a license issued by the State of Florida allowing it to engage in the business of providing the services requested in this Invitation for Bids.
      3. Maintains a physical office located within the city limits of Plant City. The office must be staffed by at least one full-time equivalent employee and must have been established at least six months before the submittal deadline. Post Office boxes are not verifiable and will not be accepted as proof of a physical office location. 
      4. A bidder that does not meet the criteria above will not receive 1½ percent calculated to the bid price submitted.
    • Waiver of Irregularities

      The City may waive informalities or irregularities that, in the City’s opinion, do not materially affect a bid.

    • Use of Premises

      The contractor shall confine their apparatus, storage of materials, and construction operations to such limits as may be directed by the Owner and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his materials. Any damage done to public or private property shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense to the preconstruction condition or better. A preconstruction video must be made to determine actual preconstruction conditions should a dispute arise. Be sure to note the address, type of sod, any existing damage and show these items on the video.

      The contractor shall not load or permit any part of any structure to be loaded to such an extent as to endanger its safety.

      The contractor shall provide and maintain at their own expense, in a sanitary condition, such accommodations for the use of his employees as is necessary to comply with the requirements and regulations of the State Department of Environmental Regulation and Health Department. They shall commit no public nuisance.

    • Notice of Award

      Upon review of the bids and when a determination has been made as to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the Procurement Director will issue a Notice of Intent to Award to the selected bidder via the City's e-Procurement Portal.


      Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive "Notice" notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any Notices at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.

      This notice shall be sent to the recommended bidder with copies to all bidders.

    • Overtime Work by Owner Employees

      Where the contractor elects to work on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, or longer than an eight-hour work shift on a regular working day, such work shall be considered as overtime work. On all such overtime work an inspector will be present. The contractor shall reimburse the owner for the full amount of the straight time plus overtime costs for employees of the owner required to work overtime hours. The Contractor by these specifications does hereby authorize the owner to deduct the cost of overtime work at the rate of N/A per hour from the amount due or to become due him.

      Overtime due to special construction problems such as concrete, finishing, asphalt rolling, making live sewer hookups, alleviating traffic problems, etc., may not be charged if the City Manager considers the overtime to be mutually justified. Normal engineering inspection hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

      Recognized Holidays shall be as follows:

      1. New Year’s Day
      2. Martin Luther King Day
      3. Strawberry Festival Parade Day
      4. Memorial Day
      5. Independence Day
      6. Labor Day
      7. Veteran’s Day
      8. Thanksgiving Day
      9. Day after Thanksgiving
      10. Christmas Eve’s Day
      11. Christmas Day
    • References

      Any reference in this document to any specification, publication, or test method shall be construed as meaning the latest edition, revision, change, or modification of same.

    • Award

      City personnel will evaluate the bids. Determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bid will be made after a review of all bids submitted. Bid award shall be made to the vendor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting specifications for the base bid. 

      The City may award a Contract based on bid responses received from bidders without further discussion of such bids with the selected bidder. Therefore, bids should be submitted based on the most favorable terms available.

      Bids that are not greater than $50,000.00 may be awarded by the City Manager. The City Commission makes the final decision regarding the award or rejection of bids that are greater than $50,000.00.

    • Term

      The contract resulting from this Invitation for Bids shall commence effective upon issuance of a term contract by the City and extend for a period of one (1) year. The contract may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City of Plant City.

    • Protest Procedures

      Any bidder or proposer who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with the issuance of the Procurement Director’s recommendation and intent to make a competitive award of a contract may protest to the City Manager per Sec. 2-152. Protest Procedure, of the City’s Code.

    • Revocation of Award

      If the City discovers that the bidder has misrepresented anything in their bid or that the bidder – in the City’s opinion – is no longer reasonably capable of performing the work as bid, then the City may revoke the award at any time before issuing the formal Notice to Proceed. The Procurement Director will issue the revocation in writing.

    • Bid Interpretations

      The City has the right to define and interpret bid terms, specifications, and conditions.

    • Contract Execution & Bid Bond

      The selected bidder must sign and return the contract, any required bonds or letter of credit, insurance certificates, and all other required documents within 14 calendar days after the City sends the documents to the selected bidder. Once the City receives the signed contract and all other required documents back from the selected bidder, then the City’s authorized representative will sign the contract.

      Failure to sign and return the contract and all other required documents within 14 calendar days may result in the City calling the bid bond or cashing the cashier’s check submitted by the selected bidder with its proposal; barring the selected bidder from consideration on future projects; or both. The City may then select another bidder to perform the work or provide the goods/services specified in this bid.

    • Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes

      A person or affiliate as defined in Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity above $25,000 for 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

      Bidders must fill out and sign the form titled “SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133(3)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES.” Failure to do so may disqualify the bid.

    • Other Forms & Documents

      Bidders are responsible for reviewing and understanding all specifications, forms or other documents associated with the products described in this bid. Submittal of a bid shall serve as the bidder’s acknowledgment that it has reviewed and understood all such documents.

    • Notice to Proceed

      Following contract signing by the City, a formal “Notice to Proceed” will be issued in writing to the contractor. The start date will be issued by the City’s Project Manager.


      If the contractor begins work before receiving the Notice to Proceed or start date, then the City may stop work on the project, may require the work to be redone at the contractor’s expense and without additional compensation from the City, or both. The City also may revoke the project award and select another bidder to perform the work.

    • Changes or Modifications

      The City may at any time make changes within the general scope of the contract in any of the following areas:

      1. Time of Performance (i.e., hours of the day, days of the week, etc.).
      2. Location of performance of the services.
      3. Quantities to be ordered.

      The contractor shall not commence the performance of additional work or other changes not covered by this contract without an executed notice to proceed or purchase order issued by the City. If the contractor performs additional work beyond the specific requirements of this contract without an executed change order, it shall be at the contractor’s own risk. The City assumes no responsibility for any additional costs for work not specifically authorized by an executed change order.

    • Conditions of Performance

      Bidders are required to inform themselves fully of the conditions relating to the performance of the work required, including but not restricted to labor and operating conditions under which the work will be or is now being performed; and the successful bidder must apply, so far as possible, such methods and means in carrying out the work that will not cause any interruption or interference with any other work, construction or operation the Owner has underway.

    • Payment and Performance Bond

      If Payment and Performance Bond is required, it shall be for the amount of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for recording the payment and performance bond before commencing the work, the contractor shall provide to the City Clerk a certified copy of the recorded bond. As required by 255.05, Florida Statutes, the City may not make any payments to the contractor until the City Clerk receives the certified copy of the recorded bond.

    • Insurance and Bonds

      Insurance and bonds specified in this bid document and the contract shall conform to and shall be insured by companies meeting the criteria outlined below and within the contract document in Bid Submittals.

      1. Insurance and bonds shall be countersigned by an agent licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
      2. A surety must be permitted to do business in the State of Florida and shall have been in business and have a record of successful, continuous operation for at least five years.
      3. The surety shall have at least the following minimum rating as listed in Best's Financial Rating:  Financial Strength Rating of “A”.

    • UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN(S)

      The vendor agrees that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed nor utilized in the performance of the requirements of this solicitation. The City shall consider the employment or utilization of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral termination of this Agreement by the City. As part of the response to this solicitation, the successful firm will complete and submit the attached form “AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION IMMIGRATION LAWS.”

      Employers may avail themselves of a program by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement called E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify is currently free to employers. E-Verify provides an automated link to federal databases to help employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

      If your company wishes to avail itself of this program, you can register online for E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/verify-employment-eligibility-e-verify which provides instructions for completing the registration process. At the end of the registration process, you will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides the terms of the agreement between you as the employer, the SSA, and DHS. An employee who has signatory authority for the employer can sign the MOU. Employers can use their discretion in identifying the best method by which to sign up their locations for E-Verify. To find out more about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify | USCIS or contact USCIS at 1-888-464-4218.

    • Indemnification

      Section 1-16, Plant City Code, prohibits the City from indemnifying other parties to an agreement. Therefore, the City cannot indemnify bidders.

    • All-Inclusive Cost

      The bid shall include all expenses necessary to complete the delivery of products or provide the services described in this Invitation for Bids. The awarded vendor will not be responsible for covering the cost of application fees or permit fees, of applicable permits. The City will pay such authorized fees directly. If selected by the City, the bidder must pay applicable sales tax on any goods or services it purchases. The City is exempt from paying federal and state taxes, including sales tax. The City’s sales tax exemption is not assignable and cannot be applied toward items the vendor purchases, regardless of whether the vendor transfers those items to the City.

    • Legal Requirements

      Bidders are required to comply with all provisions of federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that apply to the services being solicited in this bid. A bidder’s lack of knowledge shall in no way be a cause for relief from responsibility, nor shall it constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effects thereof.

      Submittal of a bid shall constitute the bidder’s affirmation that they are familiar with and shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations which affect those engaged or employed in the provision of such services, or equipment used in the provision of such services, or which in any way affects the conduct of the provision of such services. No plea of misunderstanding shall be considered on account of the bidder’s ignorance thereof. If a bidder believes provisions in the bid documents are contrary to or inconsistent with any law, ordinance, or regulation, then the bidder shall promptly report those provisions in writing to the City.

    • Public Records

      Bidders understand that Florida has a broad public records law and that documents in the possession of the City can only be maintained confidential to the extent allowed under the Florida Public Records Act, Florida Statute 119.

    • Contract Documents

      The contract attached hereto is a draft of the contract required by the City to award the project described in this bid. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review and understand the contract. If the bidder requires any modifications or additional terms and conditions to the contract, the bidder shall detail the desired changes on a separate page titled “Additional Terms/Modifications”. That page then must be attached to the bid response and submitted as part of the bidder’s proposal. Contract modification requests after the bidder’s bid has been submitted shall not be considered.

    • Bid Preparation & Submittal Expenses

      The City shall not be responsible for any expense incurred by a bidder in reviewing, evaluating, preparing, or submitting a bid. Bidders are solely responsible for the entire expense of responding to this bid.

    • Cooperative Procurement Agreement

      Per Chapter 69-1119, Laws of Florida, Hillsborough County, all municipalities, local public agencies, boards and other authorities existing within Hillsborough County have the authority to purchase goods or services, at the same purchase price obtained by any other such public entity. The submission of a bid in response to this advertisement shall constitute a bid under the same conditions, during the effective period of the bid, to all the other public entities listed herein:

      Hillsborough County  Board of County Commissioners
      601 E. Kennedy Blvd. #2500
      Tampa, FL 33601
      Phone: (813) 272-5790
      FAX: (813) 272-6290
      www.hillsboroughcounty.org
      Hillsborough Co. Aviation Authority
      P. O. Box 22287
      Tampa International Airport
      Tampa, FL 33622-2287
      Phone: (813) 870-8730
      FAX: (813) 875-6670
      www.tampaairport.com
      Clerk of Circuit Court
      601 E. Kennedy Blvd.-13th Floor
      P.O. Box 1110
      Tampa, FL  33601
      Phone: (813) 276-8100 Ext.7721
      FAX:   (813) 272-5521
      www.hillsclerk.com
      University of South Florida
      Procurement Services
      3702 Spectrum Blvd. UTC135-P
      Tampa, FL  33612
      813-974-2481 – Telephone
      813-974-5362 – Fax
      Tampa-Hillsborough County
      Expressway Authority 
      1104 East Twiggs St. Suite #300
      Tampa, Florida  33602
      813-272-6740 – Telephone
      813-276-2492 – Fax
      Tax Collector
      601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 14th Floor
      Tampa, FL 33602
      Phone: (813) 307-6222
      FAX: (813) 307-6521
      www.hillstax.org
      Tampa Palms Community Dev. Dist.
      16311 Tampa Palms Blvd W
      Tampa, FL  33647
      Phone:  (813) 977-3933
      Fax:  (813) 977-6571
      www.tpoa.net
      Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
      4305 E. 21st Street
      Tampa, FL  33605
      813-623-5835 – Telephone
      813-664-1119 – Fax
      The Children's Board of Hills. County
      1002 E. Palm Avenue
      Tampa, FL 33605
      Phone: (813) 229-2884
      FAX: (813) 228-8122
      www.childrensboard.org
      Tampa Sports Authority
      4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
      Tampa, FL  33607
      813-673-4300 – Telephone
      813-673-4312 – Fax
      Hillsborough Community College
      39 Columbia Drive
      Tampa, FL  33606
      813-253-7060 – Telephone
      813-253-7561 – Fax
      Hillsborough Co. Sheriff’s Office
      P.O. Box 3371
      Tampa, FL  33601
      813-247-8033 – Telephone
      813-247-8246 – Fax
      City of Temple Terrace
      P.O. Box 16930
      Temple Terrace, FL  33687
      813-506-6420 – Telephone
      813-989-7185 – Fax
      Tampa Port Authority
      P.O. Box 2192
      Tampa, FL 33601
      813-905-5164 – Telephone
      813-905-5109 – Fax
      Housing Authority of Plant City
      1306 Larrick Ln.
      Plant City, FL 33563
      813-752-0569
      City of Tampa Housing Auth.
      1614 Union Street
      Tampa, FL  33607
      813-253-0551 – Telephone
      813-4522 – Fax
      Supervisor of Elections
      601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor
      Tampa, FL 33602
      Phone: (813) 276-8274
      FAX: (813) 272-7043
      www.votehillsborough.org
      Property Appraiser
      601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor
      Tampa, FL 33602
      Phone: (813) 272-6100
      FAX: (813) 272-5519
      www.hcpafl.org
      Hillsborough County School Board
      P. O. Box 3408
      Tampa, FL 33601-3408
      Phone: (813) 272-4329
      FAX: (813) 272-4007
      Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Plant City
      302 W. Reynolds Street
      Plant City, Florida 33563
      City of Tampa
      Procurement Department
      Tampa Municipal Office Building, 2nd Floor
      306 E. Jackson St.
      Tampa, FL 33602
      State Attorney’s Office
      Tampa, FL  33602
      813-272-5400 – Telephone
      813-272-7014 – Fax
        
       

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    1. April 7, 2026Published
    2. April 14, 2026Responses Due

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