Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Mechanical Service

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department is seeking a mechanical service contractor for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located in Tampa, Florida. The procurement involves daily mechanical services with a requirement to provide one supervisor, one pipe welder, and one pipe fitter Monday through Friday to perform specialty tasks including pump removal and installation, grating replacements, conveyor repairs, and various piping services. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience in WTE facility equipment services and possess specific certifications, including a National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors Certificate of Authorization "R" Stamp Certificate and a State of Florida Mechanical Contractor's License. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with a mandatory site inspection immediately following, and sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 18, 2026, through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The facility conducts eight scheduled maintenance outages annually, including one Cold Iron outage, typically lasting seven days, with potential for increased personnel during these periods. Contractors may be required to provide emergency after-hours assistance with a two-hour response time requirement.

The solicitation is designated as a Sheltered Market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a 5% bid discount for SLBE participants not to exceed $10,000. Contractors must be located in Hillsborough County or adjacent counties (Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Manatee). The contract term is three years with an option for one additional two-year renewal period and up to three additional thirty-day extensions. Pricing is structured on hourly rates for supervisor, pipe welder, and pipe fitter labor in both straight time and overtime categories, with estimated annual quantities provided. The estimated contract amount is $850,000.00, with material and rental markups not to exceed ten percent. Contractors must comply with comprehensive environmental, health, and safety requirements, including specific protocols for handling hazardous materials and personal protective equipment standards. Insurance requirements include $1 million Commercial General Liability per occurrence, $1 million Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation as required by Florida law. The City reserves the right to increase, decrease, or modify the contract scope and will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder within 120 days of the bid opening.