McIntosh Power Plant Site Stormwater Modifications

The City of Lakeland, Florida is requesting proposals for stormwater modifications at the McIntosh Power Plant site, with sealed proposals due electronically June 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A local vendor preference applies to qualifying businesses maintaining a physical location within Lakeland Electric's service territory for at least twelve consecutive months and holding a valid Local Business Tax Receipt.

The scope encompasses removal of existing pavement and infrastructure, site grading, and construction of two new stormwater retention ponds (West Pond and Admin Pond) replacing areas previously occupied by Units 1, 2, 3, and the Coal Yard at 3030 East Lake Parker Drive. Work includes alteration of existing surface water ponds, installation of new outfalls, riprap revetments, concrete flumes, erosion and sediment control measures, and site sodding. The project spans approximately 91.9 acres across three demolition zones. Contractors must comply with Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 7 conditions, including Eastern Indigo Snake protection measures with 30-day advance notice to USFWS and 60-day post-completion monitoring. All work must follow the Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and OSHA standards, with special attention to Process Safety Management requirements due to Anhydrous Ammonia use on site.

Evaluation is weighted: project cost (25 points), quality of construction plans (25 points), project implementation schedule (15 points), safety performance record (10 points), strength and relevance of references (10 points), conformance with contract requirements (10 points), and team qualifications (5 points). Contractors must hold a valid Florida state-certified General Contractor or Building Contractor license, provide three references from similar projects completed within the past five years, and demonstrate insurance including Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of $2 million per occurrence, Excess Liability of $5 million, and Contractors Pollution Liability or Environmental Impairment Liability of $1 million. A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of proposal price is required. Work is anticipated to commence June 31, 2026 or 30 days after purchase order issuance, whichever is sooner, with completion targeted by March 14, 2027. A lump sum pricing structure applies with fixed-price submission required. Questions are due June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM.