This specification describes Balance of Plant Equipment Service for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility for the use of the Solid Waste Department of the City of Tampa. 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 NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. The City of Tampa's WMBE policies are narrowly-tailored to identify Underutilized WMBEs by industry category (per Citys MBD Form-70). Bidders who are certified SLBE or certified in the Underutilized category for the work/ scope detailed herein are eligible for a bid discount. In all cases, the Bidder must be WMBE or SLBE certified prior to the opening date and time of the bid. As proof of certification, include copies of City of Tampa WMBE and SLBE certificates in the bid. Details of the bid discount policy are described on Page 13, Section 4.46 of this bid. Questions regarding this bid should be referred to Bobby Baker, Procurement Analyst. Questions shall be submitted by email to bobby.baker@tampagov.net . Questions pertaining to the Bid document will be accepted up to five days prior to the scheduled opening date and time referenced above. Per the City of Tampa's Communication Policy during any solicitation period including any protest and/or appeal, there should be no contact with City officials or employees, other than with the individual listed above, the Director of Purchasing or the Legal Department, permitted from any Bidder. Such communication shall result in an automatic disqualification for selection in the pending solicitation and any subsequent City solicitations for a period of six (6) months, no matter the outcome of the solicitation or any protest and/or appeal The Tampa Municipal Office Building is a controlled access building and all visitors are required to obtain a Visitor's Pass prior to visiting the Purchasing Department.
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