McIntosh Power Plant - Heat Trace Bundle Material and Accessories

The City of Lakeland, through its utility Lakeland Electric, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (ITB 2026‑ITB‑125) for the procurement and delivery of heat‑trace tubing bundle materials and related accessories for the McIntosh Power Plant. The scope is limited to supplying new, pre‑insulated, pre‑traced single‑ and dual‑tube bundles, connection and termination kits, splice kits, supports, tank heater pads, thermostats, sensors, cables, conduit, and all ancillary hardware required for the plant’s heat‑trace system. Installation, field labor, and commissioning are excluded and will be performed by other contractors. Bidders must submit a complete price proposal, lead‑time schedule, and any exceptions or substitutions by the electronic deadline of 2:00 pm on October 9, 2026. The City will evaluate bids based on price, compliance, lead‑time, and qualifications, and may award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Required items include 350 LF of single‑tube bundles and 250 LF of dual‑tube bundles, plus dozens of kits, pads, cables, and hardware. • Delivery must be made to 3400 East Lake Parker Drive, Lakeland, FL 33805, with all freight, packaging, and handling costs included. • Bidders must provide proof of insurance, indemnification agreement, human‑trafficking affidavit, and various certifications (drug‑free workplace, E‑Verify, etc.). • Lead‑time is a key evaluation factor; partial or staggered deliveries are acceptable. • Questions must be submitted electronically by October 2, 2026; responses posted on the same portal.