Lightning_Protection_Scope_JW_track_changes.docx

This is a Scope of Work document prepared by the City of Tampa Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department for the installation of a comprehensive lightning protection dissipation system at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project requires contractors to design and install lightning protection across all plant structures excluding the main exhaust stack, with the new system connecting to the existing grounding ring, which must be verified for functionality during installation. The scope specifies installation of 126 stainless steel Class II air terminals (24-inch design), tinned copper conductors and connectors, and grounding infrastructure distributed across five facility areas: the Ash Building and Ash Conveyor (35 air terminals, 6 down conductors), Cooling Tower and piping (10 air terminals, 7 ground rods, 4 down conductors), Turbine Island (19 air terminals with 2 stanchions extending 9 feet above the upper deck, 6 down conductors), Storage Warehouse (7 air terminals, 4 down conductors), and Administration and Tipping Buildings (50 total air terminals, 9 down conductors). All materials must comply with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 780 and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 96A standards, with grounding system resistance testing limited to 5 ohms or less, and thru-roof penetrations are prohibited. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 2, 2026, at the facility's 4th Floor Conference Room, with sealed bids due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. Contract award will be made within 120 days of bid opening, and work continues until project completion and City acceptance.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market opportunity for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with certified SLBE bidders eligible to receive a 5 percent bid discount for evaluation purposes, not to exceed $10,000. The City has established a minimum certified SLBE contact list identifying 26 pre-qualified electrical contractors and service companies throughout the Florida region, primarily in the Tampa Bay area. Required bidder qualifications include a minimum of five years' experience in lightning protection installations, Florida Certified Electrical Contractor licensure, no contract terminations for default or relevant litigation within the past five years, and comprehensive insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $500,000 to $1 million combined single limit, Worker's Compensation per Florida law, and Excess Liability for contracts exceeding $2 million). Bidders must submit DMI forms, statutory compliance attestations, and hourly labor rates for foreman, electrician, and laborer positions, with optional pricing for grounding ring replacement if needed and parts markup not exceeding 10 percent. The estimated total project cost is approximately $190,700 to $200,000 based on the City's budget allocation and prior competitive quotations. Prime contractors utilizing SLBE subcontractors must submit signed Letters of Intent within ten workdays after notice of intent to award. All personnel must comply with comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements specific to the McKay Bay WTE Facility, including hazard exposure assessments and Port of Tampa pass requirements.