MGT1 Water Mist Fire Protection system replacement

The City of Lakeland, Florida is requesting proposals for replacement of the MGT1 fire suppression system at the McIntosh Power Plant under RFP 2026-RFP-067, with proposals due July 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 9 at 10:00 am at the plant site. Local vendor preference is available for contractors meeting all residency and operational criteria and providing a valid local business tax receipt.

The scope encompasses complete removal of the obsolete existing fire suppression system and installation of a new self-contained, high-pressure water mist fire protection system. The system shall operate via stored-pressure nitrogen/water cylinders with electrically supervised solenoid-operated valves and shall not use electric motor-driven pumps. Work includes replacement of distribution piping, nozzles, detection devices, control panels, wiring, and freeze-protection solutions for outdoor components. Pricing covers 24 line items encompassing equipment, labor, engineering, testing, commissioning, and training. Work completion is targeted for September 13–19, 2026 to coincide with a planned plant outage.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: project cost 55 percent; technical qualifications and experience with water mist systems and power generation facilities 15 percent; compliance with technical specifications including UL listing and NFPA standards 10 percent; safety record and OSHA performance 10 percent; and project execution plan and commissioning capability 10 percent. Respondents must carry commercial general liability and business automobile liability of $1 million each, excess liability of $2 million, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. Contractors must comply with OSHA standards, provide safety programs and training documentation within 30 days of award, and maintain compliance with Process Safety Management requirements specific to the McIntosh Power Plant facility, including Anhydrous Ammonia safety training. Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov e-procurement portal.