Summary
The City of Lakeland, Florida is soliciting proposals (Solicitation 2026-RFP-067) to replace the existing MGT1 fire suppression system at Lakeland Electric's McIntosh Power Plant with a self-contained high-pressure water mist fire protection system. The scope includes replacing piping, nozzles, temperature detection devices, pull stations, audible/visual notification devices, the releasing control panel, and associated suppression hardware, and requires a freeze-protection solution for all cold-exposed components, with full compliance to NFPA 750 and NFPA 72. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, and sealed proposals must be submitted through the City's procurement portal by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026.