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Unit 5 Annual Sulfuric Acid Supply

The City of Lakeland (Lakeland Electric) seeks bids for a guaranteed supply of 93% sulfuric acid for the Unit 5 cooling tower at the McIntosh Power Plant. The contract is for one year with four optional renewals, FOB Destination to a 5,500-gallon storage tank, with bids due 2026-08-21.

City of Lakeland FL

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Generation Power plant operations & maintenance Emissions control/environmental compliance

Important dates

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AI overview

The City of Lakeland, through its Lakeland Electric utility, is seeking bids for the guaranteed supply and delivery of 93% Sulfuric Acid suitable for the Unit 5 Cooling Tower at the McIntosh Power Plant. The contract will be for a one-year term with the option for four additional one-year renewals upon mutual consent. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the Engineering Department and is designated as solicitation number 2026-ITB-092.

Bidders must furnish and deliver the sulfuric acid to a 5,500 gallon storage vessel at the McIntosh Power Plant facility. The material is to be delivered on an "FOB Destination" basis, meaning the seller bears all costs and risks of transportation. All bids and submissions must comply with the requirements outlined in the attached specification document titled "Annual Sulfuric Acid Supply Spec 2026." Bid pricing must be submitted in accordance with Section 2.4 (Pricing) of that specification. The ITB may also be used by other City of Lakeland departments if applicable.

Key dates include the proposal deadline of 2026-08-21 at 18:30 (6:30 PM) ET, and a Q&A deadline of 2026-08-14 at 21:00 (9:00 PM) ET. The solicitation was issued on 2026-08-07. The procurement contact is Linda Alspaugh, Purchasing Agent, and the technical contact is Thomas Johnston, Chemical Engineer. All required attachments, including indemnification forms, a human trafficking affidavit, a contractor audit form, and the detailed specification, are available for download.

Bidders must meet all insurance, safety, and occupational health requirements as specified in the associated documents. A complete vendor questionnaire must be submitted as part of the bid package. The resulting contract will be for the supply of 93% sulfuric acid for water treatment at the power plant's cooling tower, ensuring reliable and safe operation of the unit.

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Solicitation number

2026-ITB-092

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