Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility Annual Condenser Cleaning and Testing

The City of Tampa is soliciting bids for annual condenser cleaning and testing services at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning and inspection of three critical vessels: the Main Condenser (3,478 tubes), Dump Condenser (902 tubes), and LP Heater (255 u-tubes). Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience in shell and tube condenser cleaning and eddy current testing services. The required services include detailed tube inspection, debris removal, cleaning, and comprehensive reporting, with specific requirements for 10% eddy current testing of the Dump Condenser tubes. The bid is structured as a three-year contract with potential for one additional two-year renewal, with the cold iron outage historically scheduled for October or November, though the City reserves the right to adjust dates. Bids are due on August 7, 2025, with the City evaluating proposals based on lowest responsive, responsible bidder criteria. Bidders must complete various forms including MBD-10, MBD-20, a Bidder's Affidavit, and an Affidavit of Compliance with Florida Statutory Provisions.

The procurement includes provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprise (WMBE) participation, with potential bid discounts for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (up to $20,000) and Small Local Business Enterprises (up to $10,000). The City of Tampa's Office of Equal Business Opportunity will oversee contractor diversity efforts, requiring detailed documentation of subcontractor payments and business ownership demographics. The estimated contract value is $90,000, with pricing to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, mobilization, and supervision. Contractors must comply with extensive environmental, health, and safety requirements, including specific protocols for managing potential exposures to heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. The facility operates 24/7 and includes both daily operations and periodic maintenance outages, necessitating strict adherence to safety protocols and industrial hygiene standards. Subcontractors must submit a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten working days of bid opening, detailing scope of work, cost, and percentage of total contract amount.