Illegal Dumping and Hazardous Material Disposal (SMS)

This is a sheltered market solicitation for City of Tampa Certified Small/Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) that describes Illegal Dumping and Hazardous Material Disposal (SMS) for the use of the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department of the City of Tampa.

Sealed Bids for the furnishing of: BID NO. 26-P-00595, Illegal Dumping and Hazardous Material Disposal (SMS) will be received by the Director of Purchasing, City of Tampa, until **3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 2, 2026**, then be opened.

Only bids from current City of Tampa certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE's) shall be considered.

Award items are to be furnished on an "as needed, when needed basis" during the life of the award.

The City shall not be required to purchase any minimum or maximum quantities during the term of any award resulting from this specification.

The City of Tampa reserves the right to add to or delete any item from this bid or resulting award when deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa.

**Submission method:** Electronic submittals shall be uploaded in the OpenGov eProcurement Portal via link https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa. Offers by mail, hand delivery or express mail, email, telephone or transmitted by facsimile (FAX) machine are not acceptable.

In all cases, the Bidder must be SLBE certified prior to the opening date and time of the bid. As proof of certification, include copies of City of Tampa SLBE certificates in the bid.

**Award:** The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder.

The award period shall be for a one (1) year period from the effective date of the award, and may, by mutual written agreement, be renewed at the same terms and conditions for three (3) additional one (1) year periods.

An award will be made, if at all, within 120 days after opening of the bids.