McIntosh Power Plant - Heat Trace Bundle Material and Accessories

The City of Lakeland, through Lakeland Electric, issued solicitation 2026-ITB-125 for the procurement and delivery of heat trace bundle materials and accessories for the McIntosh Power Plant. The scope is strictly limited to the furnishing and delivery of materials, specifically excluding installation, commissioning, and field labor. Required materials include pre-insulated and pre-traced single and dual tube bundles, electric heat trace cable, tank heating materials, controls, and associated hardware such as splice and termination kits. Bidders must provide anticipated lead times, as delivery speed is a significant evaluation factor, and pricing must be all-inclusive of packaging, handling, and freight to the plant. The award will be based on the City's judgment of the most responsive bid, considering total cost, technical evaluation, bidder qualifications, and lead time. Compliance requirements are extensive, including mandatory certifications for a drug-free workplace, E-Verify usage, and non-collusion, as well as a notarized Human Trafficking Affidavit. Contractors must adhere to strict safety standards, including OSHA compliance and specific PPE requirements, and maintain insurance with AM Best ratings of at least A and excess liability of no less than 1,000,000 dollars. Additionally, successful bidders must sign indemnification agreements to hold the City and its agents harmless from liabilities arising from negligence or misconduct.