McIntosh Power Plant Cooling Tower Distribution System Replacement

The City of Lakeland, Lakeland Electric, is requesting proposals to remove and replace the cooling water distribution system at McIntosh Power Plant, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the site. The work must be completed during the Spring 2027 scheduled outage window, April 30 through May 17, 2027.

The scope encompasses removal of existing header piping, lateral piping, and spray nozzles, and furnishing and installation of a complete new distribution system for the eight-cell cooling tower. The new system consists of 30-inch FRP non-fire-retardant header piping, PVC lateral piping, and ATP sprayer nozzles or owner-approved equivalents. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and services; the City provides access, utility connections, dumpsters, power, water, and project oversight.

Evaluation uses a 100-point weighted system: Qualifications and Relevant Experience (30 points), Pricing Proposal (30 points), Technical Approach and Understanding of Scope (20 points), Project Schedule, Staffing, and Outage Execution (15 points), and Safety Record and Safety Program (5 points). The contractor must provide Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess Liability of $3 million, with the City named as additional insured on all policies and coverage primary and non-contributory. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals are valid for 60 days from opening; the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award to one or more proposers based on factors beyond cost.