Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lagging/Insulation Service

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department is seeking a contractor to provide lagging and insulation services for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located at 107 North 34th Street in Tampa, Florida. The procurement involves removing and reinstalling lagging and insulation on hoppers, tubes, and piping during facility maintenance outages, with potential for miscellaneous repairs. Qualified contractors must possess a minimum of five years of experience in equipment services for waste-to-energy facilities and demonstrate expertise in handling complex maintenance tasks across four boilers. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at the WTE Facility Conference Room, followed by an immediate site inspection. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 3:00 pm on February 18, 2026. The contract requires detailed pricing for foreman and mechanic labor at straight time and overtime rates, with estimated annual quantities of 512 foreman straight-time hours, 256 foreman overtime hours, 2,048 mechanic straight-time hours, and 1,024 mechanic overtime hours. Bidders must comply with comprehensive health, safety, and environmental requirements, including mandatory safety training, personal protective equipment compliance, and strict protocols for workplace safety.

The contract is structured as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5 percent bid discount available for SLBE participants, not to exceed $10,000. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including an Accessibility Conformance Report, Safety Data Sheets, and comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards. The contract includes robust equal business opportunity provisions, with no specific subcontracting goals to certified SLBEs. The estimated contract value is $250,000, with a three-year base period and the option for one additional two-year renewal. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. The City reserves the right to award the contract by aggregate total, in whole or in part, and to cancel, reject, or waive irregularities. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict environmental and safety regulations, including monitoring exposure to heavy metals and implementing comprehensive industrial hygiene and respiratory protection programs.