Wastewater Treatment Plant Masterplan Upgrades

The City of Lakeland, through its Water Utilities Engineering department, is soliciting a Design-Build firm under solicitation 2026-RFQ-134 to implement a series of critical upgrades to the Glendale and Northside Wastewater Reclamation Facilities. Utilizing a Progressive Design Build delivery method, the project focuses on installing a solar drying facility or equivalent to achieve class AA biosolids, replacing the Glendale intermediate pump station, upgrading the Northside sludge holding tank with new blowers and diffusers, and identifying opportunities to increase overall plant capacity. Additionally, the selected firm must align the upgraded SCADA system with modern cybersecurity frameworks to integrate the collection system and all three wastewater treatment plants. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, meaning that rate information must be excluded from the initial proposal. Selection is based on a points-weighted evaluation focusing on the qualifications of key personnel, project understanding and delivery approach, schedule and budget management, and resource availability. The successful respondent must be registered in SAM.gov and provide proof of ability to meet specific insurance and bonding requirements, including performance and payment bonds. The project is governed by Florida public records law, and any unresolved disputes are to be settled in Polk County or the Middle District of Florida.