Project Title: Prim and Paint Heartland Ops - Sebring Fuel System Project Location: 4722… and 1 more item

The Florida Department of Transportation awarded contract EP555516 for primer and paint services at the Heartland Operations facility in Sebring, Florida. The contract, valued at $24,841.00, was awarded on June 11, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The work is located at 4722 Kenilworth Boulevard, Sebring, Florida.

The prime contractor is responsible for surface preparation and coating application on two fuel tank exteriors and associated fuel system components. Work scope includes pressure washing both tanks and fuel system equipment using a minimum of 4,000 pounds per square inch to remove surface contaminants and foreign matter, followed by removal and disposal of paint chips and debris from the containment area. The contractor must perform Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) SP-3 power tool cleaning on all bare metal areas, apply one spot prime coat of Carboguard 893 epoxy at 4 to 6 mils dry film thickness to prepared bare metal surfaces, and apply one full topcoat of Carbothane 134 high gloss polyurethane to tank exteriors and tank saddles at 2 to 3 mils dry film thickness. Final inspection and touch-up work on any missed coating areas are included in the contract scope.