Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility Economizer Partial Panels

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management department is seeking to procure 120 Super Heat/Economizer Partial Panels for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility municipal solid waste incinerators through Invitation to Bid No. 25-P-00337. The procurement requires specialized fabrication of 1" O.D. x .165" MWT SA210-A1 boiler tubes, which must be manufactured in strict accordance with the 2019 ASME Pressure Vessel Code Section I (Power Boilers). Specific technical requirements include beveled tube ends, Deoxyaluminate painting, and capped tubes, with mandatory manufacturer certifications and P4 forms. Bids are due by 2:30 pm on Friday, September 26, 2025, with delivery terms specified as FOB to the McKay Bay WTE Facility at 107 North 34th Street, Tampa, FL, and deliveries permitted between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on normal working days. The initial contract period is one year, with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods, and the City reserves the right to extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods if necessary.

The procurement does not include specific set-aside designations for Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) or Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), following a traditional nonprofessional service contract approach. The estimated contract value is $160,000.00, with potential utilization by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. Bidders must complete various documentation including Diversity Management Initiative (DMI) forms, a Bidder's Affidavit, and provide comprehensive information about their organization, business licensing, and potential subcontractors. The solicitation requires vendors to include all applicable freight and fuel surcharges in their pricing and provide a unit price for the 120 Super Heat/Economizer Partial Panels. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the technical specifications and precise engineering requirements suggest a specialized industrial procurement targeting manufacturers with specific boiler tube fabrication capabilities and ASME certification expertise.