City of Tampa #26-P-00286

Tampa Fire Rescue Solicits Blackinton Badges, Name Plates, and Brass Accessories (SLBE Set-Aside)

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue is seeking bids from certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) for the supply of Blackinton brand badges, name plates, and brass accessories for approximately 800 personnel. - Buyer: City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department - Procurement managed by Chelsea Mulligan, Procurement Analyst - OEM Highlight: Blackinton is the sole specified manufacturer; no substitutions are allowed - Products Requested: - Multiple styles of Blackinton badges (e.g., Fire Chief, Captain, Firefighter, Paramedic, District Chief, Fire Marshall, Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief) - Part numbers include B575, B547, B547DE, B1009, B484 - Quantities range from 2 to 100 per badge style - Blackinton name plates (item J3, 250 units) - Dress jacket brass and pins (various Blackinton part numbers, e.g., A2909-2, A3029, A2964, A2905, A2908, A4247, A2989, A2909) - Price per line for name plates, mark-up percentages for badges, brass, name plates, and miscellaneous accessories - Initial one-time set-up charge per design - Notable Requirements: - Only City of Tampa certified SLBEs may bid; proof of certification required - All items must be metal-plated and manufactured by Blackinton - Delivery required within 10 weeks after order receipt - Contract includes options for additional badge styles and custom designs - One-year base contract with up to three one-year renewals and three 30-day extensions - Bid and performance bonds, insurance, and compliance with non-discrimination and responsible vendor clauses required

Description

The City of Tampa is seeking authorized sellers of Blackinton badges, pins, nameplates, and accessories that meet the specifications included in the solicitation. This procurement aims to ensure consistency across Tampa Fire Rescue uniforms by purchasing Blackinton badges. Only bids from current City of Tampa certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) will be considered. The solicitation includes detailed line items, markup percentages, setup charges, delivery timelines, insurance requirements, bid bond and performance bond requirements, and clauses on non-discrimination and legal compliance.

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