Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Boilermaker Services

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department is seeking a qualified boilermaker contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located in Tampa, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for specialized boilermaker services, requiring contractors to perform tube replacements, pad welds, ductwork, shield/clip work, and welding anchors on tubes in the facility's four boilers. Contractors must be licensed to do business in Florida, possess a minimum of five years' experience in WTE facility boilermaker services, and hold all necessary code stamp certifications for boiler repair work, including R-stamp qualifications. All welders must pass qualification tests in accordance with ASME Section IX Welding under the supervision of a Welding Qualification Supervisor. The facility anticipates eight scheduled maintenance outages annually, with estimated labor hours totaling 9,600 for scheduled outages, 1,920 for unplanned work, and 1,536 for emergency work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection are scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due electronically by 3:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal.

The contract is designated as a sheltered market contract for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount available to certified SLBE firms not to exceed $10,000. Contractors must submit completed DMI Forms 10 and 20 identifying all subcontractors solicited and to be utilized, along with DMI Form 40 (Letter of Intent) within ten days of bid opening if subcontractors will be used. The initial contract award period is three years, with the option for one additional two-year renewal period and three optional thirty-day extensions. The estimated contract value is $1,100,000.00, with pricing organized into four divisions covering scheduled outage work, unplanned work, emergency work, and rental equipment. The City requires comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law. Bid prices shall be firm for one year, with price escalation allowed annually not to exceed the Consumer Price Index. The City reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may utilize this award through the Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members and other governmental agencies.