Bascule Bridge Maintenance and Emergency Response Repair Services

The City of Tampa’s Mobility Department is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide ongoing maintenance, routine inspections, and 24/7 emergency response repair services for its bascule (moveable) bridges. The contract is a two‑year award (with possible two additional two‑year renewals) covering all bridge components, including mechanical, electrical, and structural elements. The contractor must supply qualified personnel (master electricians, journeymen, millwrights, apprentices), maintain required certifications (MOT, AASHTO manual ownership, medium‑voltage certification), and respond to emergency calls within two hours. Bids are submitted electronically via OpenGov; the deadline is 3:00 pm on Monday, September 28 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may be renewed. • Scope: Routine preventive maintenance, inspections, corrective repairs, and emergency bridge operation services for all city bascule bridges. • Duration: 2‑year base term, with up to two optional two‑year renewals (potential total of 6 years). • Personnel requirements: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, apprentices; minimum trade experience and certifications. • Mandatory certifications: FDOT MOT, AASHTO Movable Bridge Manual, medium‑voltage certification where applicable. • Submission: Electronic only via OpenGov; deadline 09/28/2026 3:00 PM. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; award within 120 days of opening. • Location: Tampa, FL (service area within 85 road miles of city office).