Intent to Single Source – Fire Equipment Testing and Repair Services

As the agency published it

City of Tampa - Fire Rescue has issued single source, solicitation 27-X-00215.

Tampa Fire Rescue requires a single qualified service provider capable of performing comprehensive testing of fire hoses, ground ladders, fire engine pumps, and aerial ladders at the same location. The provider must independently perform all required services, including unloading and reloading fire hoses and providing on-site ground ladder and hose repairs, without the use of subcontractors. These requirements are intended to ensure consistent testing procedures, efficient service coordination, and minimal disruption to emergency response operations. The City is evaluating whether a single provider possesses the capabilities necessary to satisfy all requirements under one service arrangement.

Tampa Fire Rescue conducts annual testing of critical firefighting equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance during emergency operations. Utilizing a single qualified service provider for comprehensive testing and on-site repairs promotes consistent service delivery, minimizes equipment downtime, and reduces administrative effort.

Responses are due November 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

Commodity categories: Fire Protection Equipment And Supplies; Equipment Maintenance And Repair Services For Automobiles, Trucks, Trailers, Transit Buses And Other Vehicles.

Contact: Joshua Gantt, Specifications Officer (joshua.gantt@tampagov.net, (813) 924-0246).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa/projects/325640. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

Reproduced from the official notice via OpenGov Procurement - Florida. The agency's page is the one that counts.