Purchase and Supply of Engine Oil for the McIntosh Reciprocating Engine Project (MREP)

This solicitation seeks qualified suppliers for the purchase and delivery of SAE 40 W engine oil to support the McIntosh Reciprocating Engine Plant (MREP) located at the McIntosh Power Plant in Lakeland, Florida. The oil will be used for maintenance, flushing operations, and as a reserve supply for engine consumption at the facility. Oil must be supplied from an approved supplier list and may be delivered either FOB to the McIntosh Site or via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).

Key dates for this solicitation include a Questions and Answers deadline of October 27, 2023 at 21:00 (9:00 PM), and a proposal submission deadline of November 3, 2023 at 18:00 (6:00 PM). Bidders are required to submit pricing proposals and complete all required forms including vendor questionnaires, safety evaluations, and indemnification agreements.

Bidders must comply with comprehensive insurance and safety requirements, including PSM (Process Safety Management) contractor audit forms and contractor safety evaluation forms. All submissions must include documentation of approval status on the natural gas engines SAE 40 approved supplier list. Procurement is being handled by the City of Lakeland through their electronic procurement portal.