Summary
The City of Lakeland (LE - Engineering / Department of Electric Utilities) is soliciting bids to purchase, deliver, and commission one skid-mounted, self-contained vacuum dehydrator for steam turbine lubricating oil to maintain oil cleanliness and dryness. The unit must be capable of processing the full 2,600-gallon reservoir at least once every 24 hours, achieve target water content below 50 ppm in a single pass, include required pumps/motor/vacuum chamber/heaters/instrumentation, have an integrated PLC/HMI, and include FAT, documentation, and spare parts; used units may be proposed if certified and warranted for one year. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid posted June 30, 2026, with vendor questions due July 16, 2026 and proposals due July 24, 2026; specification documents are referenced on the City of Lakeland procurement portal (attachments require portal access).