Opportunity
Hillsborough County Bonfire #SS-26-00417
Procurement of Composite Access Products Manhole Covers for Hillsborough County
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
SS-26-00417
NAICS
332999
Hillsborough County is seeking to procure specialized manhole covers for its wastewater collection system. - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County, Florida - OEMs and Vendors: - Composite Access Products (CAP) - HALO riser ring system (Patent# US 11,525,235) - Products Requested: - Composite Access Products Cao One A-1BK24S4-H01H01SS-H1 manhole covers - Part number: A-1BK24S4-H01H01SS-H1 - Quantity: Not specified - Description: Compression-molded thermoset composite matrix, lightweight, durable, AASHTO M306 H20/H25 compliant, 100% watertight, includes 1/2"-13 UNC 316 Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screw fasteners, detectable by metal detectors, includes HALO riser ring or equivalent - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Covers must be 100% watertight to prevent water inflow - Must use corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners - Must be detectable by metal detectors even when paved over or buried - Must include HALO riser ring (Patent# US 11,525,235) or equivalent for installation, maintenance, and interchangeability - Sole source intent, but open to challenges from vendors who can meet all requirements
Description
Hillsborough County intends to procure Composite Access Products (CAP) Cao One A-1BK24S4-H01H01SS-H1 manhole covers, which are lightweight, durable, and meet specific material, traffic rating, environmental sealing, hardware, detection, and riser ring requirements. The manhole covers are built using a compression-molded thermoset composite matrix and comply with AASHTO M306 H20/H25 proof load standards. They are designed to be 100% watertight to prevent water inflow into wastewater collections and include stainless steel fasteners to prevent rust. The covers are detectable by metal detectors and include a HALO riser ring or equivalent for ease of installation and maintenance. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals but allows for challenges to the intended award by the specified close date.