McIntosh Unit 5 – 60-Inch Circulating Water Motor Operated Valve Replacement

The City of Lakeland, operating through Lakeland Electric, is soliciting bids on one complete 60-inch motor-operated valve assembly replacement for the Unit 5 Circulating Water System at McIntosh Power Plant under ITB #2026-ITB-124, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting at McIntosh Power Plant on October 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. A local-vendor preference is available for qualified vendors maintaining a physical business location within Lakeland Electric's service territory for at least twelve consecutive months prior to bid submission.

The scope comprises a complete new and unused MOV assembly including valve body, gearbox, electric motor actuator, mounting hardware, adapters, couplings, and all components necessary for full functionality compatible with the existing Unit 5 Circulating Water System installed in December 2013. The solicitation requires separately itemized firm pricing for the valve assembly, gearbox, motor actuator, factory inspection and testing, freight and delivery to McIntosh Power Plant, and three recommended spare parts packages for the valve, gearbox, and motor actuator. Bidders must submit three references for comparable large-diameter valve assemblies supplied within the previous five years and identify any exceptions or deviations from specifications. Place of performance is McIntosh Power Plant, Lakeland, Florida.

Bid documentation must include certificates of insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability, completed W-9 forms, Florida Division of Corporations registration, notarized Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreements, Human Trafficking Affidavits, and drug-free workplace certifications. The City complies with 2 CFR 200.326 and 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II federal requirements and imposes standard Florida Prompt Payment Act terms with 45-day payment from invoice date. Bids remain valid for 90 days from opening. Written questions are due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Bids are submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal.