City of Tampa - Intent to Single Source for Carlson Survey Equipment and Software, 2026
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- Primary Contact
- Lucky Wade · (813) 635-3430
- Scope Location
- Tampa, FL
- Submission Address
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa
SUMMARY
The City of Tampa Mobility Department intends to single source Carlson survey equipment and software, specifically the Carlson BRx7 multi-frequency, multi-GNSS receiver for high-precision land surveying, mapping, and establishing control points. The receiver supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS constellations, integrates RTK capability, and is compatible with Carlson SurvCE, SurvPC, and CAD software. Prospective bidders must be authorized manufacturer's distributors or dealers capable of quoting products and providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026, and responses are to be submitted via the online supplier portal or at 2555 East Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Carlson BRx7 multi-frequency, Multi-GNSS receiver, Carlson SurvCE/SurvPC/CAD Software
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
documentation that you are an authorized vendor
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How do I respond to this Bid from City of Tampa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa. For questions, contact Lucky Wade.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tampa, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Carlson BRx7 multi-frequency, Multi-GNSS receiver, Carlson SurvCE/SurvPC/CAD Software. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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