City of Lakeland Wastewater Treatment Plant Masterplan Upgrades RFQ 2026-RFQ-134 (2026)
City of LakelandCity · Lakeland, FL- Due
- Dec 15, 2026
- 40 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Phillip Cantrell
- (863) 834-6479
The 30-second brief
The City of Lakeland is seeking a progressive design-build firm for wastewater treatment plant masterplan upgrades at the Glendale and Northside Wastewater Reclamation Facilities under solicitation 2026-RFQ-134. The scope encompasses preliminary and final design, permitting, bidding, and construction management to achieve plant capacity increases, equipment and system replacements, and class AA biosolids. Key deliverables include a solar drying facility, Glendale intermediate pump station replacement, sludge holding tank blowers and aeration systems, dewatering upgrades, digester improvements, climber screen and diffuser replacements, secondary clarifier drive mechanisms, SCADA control systems integration, vactor truck dump pads, and fence replacement. Responses are due by December 15, 2026, with a mandatory pre-qualification meeting on November 12, 2026, and a question deadline of November 30, 2026. This procurement follows Florida Statute 287.055 CCNA guidelines, prohibiting rates in proposals, and requires compliance with E-Verify, public records law, and stringent safety and insurance standards.
Glendale intermediate pump station replacement, Solar drying facility construction, Northside sludge holding tank blowers and aeration system, Northside dewatering upgrades, Glendale digester improvements, Glendale climber screen replacement and parshall flume, Glendale aeration basin diffuser replacement, Glendale secondary clarifier drive mechanism replacement, Control systems replacement, Glendale and Northside vactor truck dump pads, Glendale fence replacement, Plant capacity expansion
Wastewater Treatment Experience and Past Performance (30%), Progressive Design-Build Experience and Past Performance (25%), Qualifications of Key Personnel (15%), Project Understanding and Progressive Design-Build Approach (15%), Schedule and Budget Management (10%), Capacity, Availability and Current/Projected Workload (5%)
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Summary
The City of Lakeland is seeking a progressive design-build firm for wastewater treatment plant masterplan upgrades at the Glendale and Northside Wastewater Reclamation Facilities under solicitation 2026-RFQ-134.
The scope encompasses preliminary and final design, permitting, bidding, and construction management to achieve plant capacity increases, equipment and system replacements, and class AA biosolids. Key deliverables include a solar drying facility, Glendale intermediate pump station replacement, sludge holding tank blowers and aeration systems, dewatering upgrades, digester improvements, climber screen and diffuser replacements, secondary clarifier drive mechanisms, SCADA control systems integration, vactor truck dump pads, and fence replacement. Responses are due by December 15, 2026, with a mandatory pre-qualification meeting on November 12, 2026, and a question deadline of November 30, 2026. This procurement follows Florida Statute 287.055 CCNA guidelines, prohibiting rates in proposals, and requires compliance with E-Verify, public records law, and stringent safety and insurance standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Glendale intermediate pump station replacement
- Solar drying facility construction
- Northside sludge holding tank blowers and aeration system
- Northside dewatering upgrades
- Glendale digester improvements
- Glendale climber screen replacement and parshall flume
- Glendale aeration basin diffuser replacement
- Glendale secondary clarifier drive mechanism replacement
- Control systems replacement
- Glendale and Northside vactor truck dump pads
- Glendale fence replacement
- Plant capacity expansion
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Certificate of Insurance
- Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement
- W-9
- Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz Registration
- Human Trafficking Affidavit
- Drug-free Workplace Certification
- Suspension and Debarment Certification
- Public Entity Crimes Certification
- Conflict of Interest statement
- Non-Collusion statement
- E-Verify Certification
- Vendor/Contractor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakelandgov
- Scope location
- Lakeland, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Lakeland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakelandgov. For questions, contact Phillip Cantrell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Lakeland in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Phillip Cantrell at (863) 834-6479. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Glendale intermediate pump station replacement, Solar drying facility construction, Northside sludge holding tank blowers and aeration system, Northside dewatering upgrades, Glendale digester improvements, Glendale climber screen replacement and parshall flume, Glendale aeration basin diffuser repla. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Wastewater Treatment Experience and Past Performance (30%), Progressive Design-Build Experience and Past Performance (25%), Qualifications of Key Personnel (15%), Project Understanding and Progressive..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lakeland?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lakeland are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lakeland regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 15, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement, W-9, Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz Registration, Human Trafficking Affidavit, Drug-free Workplace Certification, Suspension. Review the full document from City of Lakeland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lakeland, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.