Purchase of Vacuum Dehydrator - Bid 2026-ITB-066 - Lakeland, FL IFB

Bid #2026-ITB-066. Lakeland, Florida. The City of Lakeland is purchasing a vacuum dehydrator for its steam turbine lube oil system. The unit must be skid-mounted and self-contained for continuous, offline oil purification. The goal is to maintain oil. Due Jul 24 (2 weeks left).

What this bid is about

The City of Lakeland is purchasing a vacuum dehydrator for its steam turbine lube oil system. The unit must be skid-mounted and self-contained for continuous, offline oil purification. The goal is to maintain oil quality for asset reliability.

About this solicitation

The City of Lakeland requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning for one (1) skid-mounted, self-contained vacuum dehydrator unit designed for continuous, offline purification of steam turbine lubricating oil. The primary objective is to maintain the cleanliness and dryness of the turbine lube oil reservoir to ensure asset reliability and compliance with stringent fluid quality standards. See attached document "2026-ITB-066 Vacuum Dehydrator for Steam Turbine Lube Oil System" for full specifications to purchase of a vacuum dehydrator for a lube oil system.

Bid summary

City of Lakeland issued this engineering opportunity in Lakeland, Florida, referenced as solicitation number 2026-ITB-066. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026.

Public procurement context

City of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Lakeland's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 24, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Lakeland should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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