Purchasing Thresholds

Purchases are subject to the following requirements established by Tampa Bay Water's board of directors. The Purchasing Department may competitively bid any request, regardless of dollar amount, when it best serves the Agency.

Procurement MethodRequirementsProcurement Thresholds
User purchaseNo requirement (three quotes suggested)Less Than $5,000
Small purchaseTwo or more verbal quotations$5,001 to $19,999
Formal quotationMust be advertised by Purchasing. Specifications or a scope of work is required.  Request for quote – three to five written quotes received through Purchasing$20,000 to $34,999
Formal solicitationInvitation to bid/request for proposals$35,000 or more

Billing Information

Email invoices to accountspayable@tampabaywater.org

Tampa Bay Water is exempt from tax in
the State of Florida. Our tax exempt number is
85-8017867532C-6.
Download our tax exempt form.

Payment terms are Net30.