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This bid shall include a Bid Discount provision for City certified SLBEs or eligible WMBEs that meet the Underutilized designation within the industry category for this solicitation. The Industry Category is GOODS. The City of Tampas WMBE policies are narrowlytailored to identify Underutilized WMBEs by industry category (per Citys MBD Form70). Submission of bid responses by mail, hand delivery or express mail must be in a sealed envelope with the Bidders name and return address indicated. Type or print the Bid Number and Bid Title on the carrier envelope. Address the bid envelope as follows:Purchasing Department (Tampa Municipal Office Building, 2nd Floor 306 E. Jackson Street Tampa, Florida 33602 Woman-Owned/Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small/Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) are encouraged to participate in the bid process. The City of Tampa has a managed Small and Local Busineess program to certify both its woman-owned, minority-owned, and small business vendors. Please be advised that even if you have a self declared attribute on the Demandstar system, your firm must complete the City of Tampa certification process in order to take advantage of the program benefits in City bidding opportunities. For more information on how to get certified, please contact the City of Tampa Minority Business Development Office at (813) 274-5522 Contact: Purchasing - Anthony McGee, CPPB Procurement Analyst Phone: 8132743283 Bids shall be accepted no later than the time and date specified on it. The Bid Opening shall be thereafter and open to the Public. All bids received after the due date and time shall be rejected. Offers by telegram, telephone or transmitted by facsimile (FAX) machine are not acceptable. No bid may be withdrawn or modified after the time fixed for the opening of bids. Bids may be submitted electronically via the Internet as an attachment to an email addressed to BidControl@Tampagov.net. The subject line of the email should include the bid number. Verification of the Citys receipt of a bid submitted by email is the Bidders responsibility. To verify receipt of bids sent electronically, Bidders may contact the Purchasing Department at 8132748351. Failure of the City to receive such bid by the date and time specified on the Invitation to Bid will result in non-consideration.