Aerator_Tank_&_Flume_Clean_and_Recoating_of_Interior_and_Exterior_of_Aerator_tanks_and_Flumes_(Addendum_#7_Revision).pdf

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AERATOR TANK & FLUME CLEAN AND RECOATING OF

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF AERATOR TANKS AND

FLUMES

City of St. Petersburg

P.O. Box 2842

St. Petersburg, FL 33731

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2025

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: April 10, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: April 24, 2025, 3:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete

City of St. Petersburg

Aerator Tank & Flume Clean and Recoating of Interior and Exterior of

Aerator tanks and Flumes

I. Introduction

II. Solicitation Information

III. Vendor Questionnaire

IV. Scope of Work

V. Cost Proposal

VI. General Terms

VII. Background Checks

VIII. Insurance

Attachments:

A - Bid Bond (00525848)

B - Public Construction Bond-Construction (00525880)

C - Light Construction v 04

D - Appendix A - Aerial Photo

E - Appendix B - Drawing COSME WTP AERATOR 19750419 20181128 (005)

F - Appendix B.1 -Drawing #3088 As Built - Pg17 2

G - Appendix B.2 Drawing #3088 As Built - Pg20 3

H - Appendix H - Exterior Screens

I - Sign In Sheet 1 Pre-bid

J - Sign in Sheet 2 Pre-Bid

K - Noise Guideline

L - Alternate Coating: Tnemec Approved Equal

M - Coatings Part A PROJECT# 99406-113

N - Coatings Part B PROJECT# 99406-113

O - Aerator Structural Details

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Title: Aerator Tank & Flume Clean and Recoating of Interior and Exterior of Aerator tanks and Flumes

P - 12.1999 PROJECT 99406-113 Aerator repairs

Q - GST 1 Investigative Exterior

R - Interior 1

S - Interior 2

T - Interior 3

U - Interior 4

V - Flume Walkway

W - Flume Walkway 1 and 2

X - Flume Walkway 2

Y - Aerator Stairs and Flume

Z - Aerator Interior Lighting

AA - Aerator to Aerator Bridge

BB - Aerator Louver Screen System

CC - Railing Stair Tread

DD - Aerator Railing Roof Perimeter

EE - Aerator Roof Railing

FF - Sign in Sheet Pre-bid site inspection 2

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The City of St Petersburg Water Department is seeking an experienced coatings contractor to apply a new epoxy coating on various structures, including aerators, catwalks, railings, and more, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

1.2. Contact Information

Adam Williams Procurement Analyst one 4th st N

st. Petersburg, FL 33701 Email: adam.williams@stpete.org Phone: (727) 551-3186

Department:

Water Resources

1.3. Timeline

*Timeline is subject to change

Solicitation Published March 5, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory) April 4, 2025, 1:00pm

16015 Race Track Rd. Odessa, FL 33556. This is second pre-bid meeting to inspect the work site.

This is not mandatory. Please RSVP to

Adam.Williams@stpete.org with the following information.

Names who are coming, Company Name Vehicle make, model, color

Deadline for Questions April 10, 2025, 12:00pm

Deadline for Question Response April 15, 2025, 5:00pm

Deadline for Submittals April 24, 2025, 3:00pm mailto:adam.williams@stpete.org tel:(727)551-3186 mailto:Adam.Williams@stpete.org

2. Solicitation Information

2.1. Submission or Receipt of Bid

Bids will be received through the City’s online bidding system no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday, April

24, 2025.

2.2. Standard for Award

The City will award to one vendor by written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive Vendor.

2.3. Bid Evaluation

Bids will be unconditionally accepted without alteration or correction unless the Procurement Director permits the correction or withdrawal of inadvertently erroneous bids. Bids will be evaluated based on the requirements and specifications set forth in the scope.

2.4. Submittal Requirements

The following documents are required to be considered responsive:

• Cost Proposal

• Bid Bond

• Product data for each component specified including data substantiating that the proposed materials comply with specified requirements and recommendations by the manufacturer covering all materials.

• Three (3) previous large scale coating projects and references.

2.5. Project Superintendent

Provide the name of the project Superintendent proposed to be assigned to this project and attach his or her experience profile.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete/projects/134577

3. Vendor Questionnaire

3.1. General Information

3.1.1. Is the Vendor registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of

Corporations (Sunbiz) in accordance with Florida Statute §607.1501?* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.2. Is the Vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified SBE? * ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.3. Is the Vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified MWBE? * ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.4. Address for Headquarters location.*

*Response required

3.1.5. Address of office providing service, if different than above.

3.1.6. Contact Information for Contact Person.*

This person must be capable of committing the company to an agreement with the City.

• Name

• Title

• Phone

• Email

*Response required

3.1.7. Description of nature of company’s business.*

*Response required

3.1.8. Year the Company was Founded.*

*Response required

3.1.9. Number of years company has operated under the current name.* *Response required

3.1.10. Number of years company has been in the present business.* *Response required

3.1.11. Company’s bank of record.*

3.1.12. Describe any litigation that the vendor has been a party to in the last five years where it was alleged that the offeror breached a contract for similar services with a client/customer and describe any contracts for similar services that the vendor failed to complete for similar services. Describe the facts and status of any such litigation or contract. * Type N/A if not applicable.

*Response required

3.1.13. Identify any government entity that has debarred or otherwise prohibited the vendor from responding to its competitive solicitations within the last five years. Describe the circumstances surrounding such debarment or other prohibition. * Type N/A if not applicable.

*Response required

3.1.14. The vendor acknowledges that it has read, understands and will comply with

Florida Statute §448.095 pertaining to required use of the U.S. Department of

Homeland Security E-Verify system. Should the City terminate the contract with the vendor for violation of §448.095, vendor may not be awarded a contract with the City for at least one year.* ☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.1.15. The vendor acknowledges that its solicitation response is subject to Public

Records laws (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes).* ☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.1.16. Will vendor allow other agencies to piggyback the contract if awarded?* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.17. The vendor hereby makes all certifications required by Florida Statute

§287.135 related to scrutinized companies.* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.18. Is vendor required to provide any disclosures to the City regarding a foreign country of concern pursuant to Florida Statutes §286.101 (3)(a)? *

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.19. If YES, please provide the disclosure(s) in accordance with the requirements of

Florida Statute §286.101 (3)(a).

3.1.20. The vendor certifies that it takes no exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation.* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.21. If exceptions are taken, specify in space below.

3.1.22. Has the vendor identified any trade secrets or confidential information in its solicitation response?* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.1.23. If yes to the above question, please upload your redacted proposal here.

3.2. Construction Contracts Questionnaire.

3.2.1. Do you plan to utilize subcontractors on this project? If so, please complete the

Subcontractor Summary Sheet.* Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Subcontractor_Summary_Sprea...

*Response required

3.2.2. Does vendor employ more than 50 full time employees?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.3. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base bid is attached to your submittal.

Please upload a copy of the bid bond and send the original to:

City of St. Petersburg

PO BOX 2842

5th Floor- Procurement

Attn: Procurement Analyst Assigned

St. Petersburg, FL 33731 https://procure-now.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/shared-sections/production/1274/039618d2-4534-4382-9eb0-fcb899a3aa4c_Subcontractor_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=ASIA47RIURE4KUXSP7KU%2F20250408%2Fus-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250408T123652Z&X-Amz-Expires=72000&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEPv%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCIQDxX1lUZwbV2fZjV81yxpPwoO%2BpX9r7n2K5L8PYZ2VgUAIgUV9DW7fiIM9iDRA0qgryjixA7ArfVL%2F%2FeQ7%2FV5COVkYqgwUIdBACGgw4OTIzNjQ2ODc2NzIiDEs4C7kw1V7thNDTGCrgBKmKdKTXDPR9Xh%2B9%2FV84FP0Ni510GnvsixZHmGAPalk32M%2BwOcHZjBpiFdhJkhpGZ4uXYZA5hOzC7d4b5l7XIfDyxwo82bFfvdbJzEqyr1GdctLvBOU7UHrHd5z4ALPN1hwsnGoVziTYezlKJ%2FdBVa0PdsK7n9h%2BTscZPoYzJCsYLVdYc5ngoOQ0l79Cjed4DQDC%2BrBZNGb6prHnagSleNl6Wc2M2ie46UtTAygMn8x95EO9TE%2BFZRbhK6zHH7dEWd01OOG1ExFQPcJihdYgBB7DWgwZHRY9s7Wbd9PxsucYLQExnNDe5NSZBj9%2FJwvnqPNxBOhrqi8q4jKmHUMftt4jyObPSJqpDv%2Fp7EYsGBlDX7n%2BeM4vsl8eUWvO2sm%2FgiIC%2FhUy%2FFPZtqcPykwlQZFXWFshcK2MJNFZc%2FaoJvaVspY%2FCGSwPqk0hM8OWhcipO1ISeK9JPyuIjBvyIbWKJCENzXDUV2MRMjqudeT6dU3v2A1PEa5pdyDS6LHS51cpREzZ5UwEbdH2YZVwry6VDdnlpaUIETbWcNTS36ykZye6%2FhC37M7DJtvEpLLGVMPONh3LsBqBvu%2FuzYHMK4EC8wzhUTSvnILBWY%2Bh2FDghL77EP8GsupVD16oVWtAmbBE9QVqgcS6Km%2BGTySl4uCBOaQHw7ARHxw7c1BsaHJX48g%2BtUs0M1Pa0URQQCTQgNVQFyHM4z1ANBkFYyb0Q204Wc4lHN4KQsToKs4fG0Q%2F4R%2FpAC56YIfWSmPJpUYZD10oxbfSu0sF50XAm26GSAyQCu63lwicX38aTzr4G1At6bOMPuH1L8GOpsBYk7mh1GZNcGAmegyUw4T7x6tbDo3aMFv3%2F5meTJih6aNH2rvj6hsh0850n22jIvtRe0OkmM%2FTwPKX9fzWbK2vMHu2Ws8j%2BYOeqqVurr1Ip3iL8ImXCyX5vhVoHydSGM8EsyfbcnBFVpMxoT%2BUKd82vp25OM0iqeTZ16b5812FCFlXypUr1LZrk8Er0v6sTCz3jv6z0ku2EsG3T8%3D&X-Amz-Signature=31d0a4176353f3f2136b2cc3256d5f713540cc56968e5c679b03663f918ea4eb&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22Subcontractor_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx%22&x-id=GetObject

Please note: The original bid bond must be received by the Procurement Analyst within 48 hours of the bid deadline.

3.3.1. Bid Bond Form

Please upload the bid bond form.

3.3.2. Is Vendor required to provide any disclosures to the City regarding a foreign country of concern pursuant to Florida Statutes section 286.101 (3) (a)? * ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.3.3. Does the Vendor and all subcontractors possess all City, County, or State approved certifications(s)/licenses(s) required to perform the work? * ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.3.4. Does the Vendor have the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment, ability, experience, financial resources and special qualifications to perform work in a satisfactory manner within the time specified? * ☐ Yes

☐ No

3.3.5. Please attach your cost proposal

4. Scope of Work

4.1. Intent

The City of St Petersburg Water Department is seeking an experienced coatings contractor to apply a new epoxy coating on various structures, including aerators, catwalks, railings, and more, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

4.2. Term

This is a one time project.

4.3. Specifications

Referenced Specifications Codes and Standards

Without limiting the generality of other requirements of these specifications, all work hereunder shall conform to the applicable requirements of the referenced portions of the following documents, to the extent that the requirements therein are not in conflict with the provisions of this Section. All references and standards listed shall be the latest revisions. Joint and individual documents are referenced.

1. SSPC – The Society for Protective Coatings

40 24th Street, 6th Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4643

(412) 281-2331

2. NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers

P.O. Box 218340

Houston, TX 77218-8340

(281) 492-0535

a. SSPC-SP 13/NACE No. 6 Surface Preparation of Concrete

b. SSPC-TU 2/NACE 6G197 Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Coating

Systems for Concrete Used in Secondary Containment

c. SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1, White Metal Blast Cleaning

d. SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 2, Near White Metal Blast Cleaning

e. SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning

f. NACE SP0178 “Surface Finishes Practices for Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for

Immersion Service

g. NACE RP0892 “Linings over Concrete for Immersion Service”

h. NACE RP0188 “Discontinuity Holiday Testing of Protective Coatings”

i. NACE RP 6F-164 “Curing of Interior Tank Linings”

j. NACE RP 6F-166 “Recommended Practice for Inspection of Linings on Steel and

Concrete”

3. ICRI – International Concrete Repair Institute

1323 Shepard Dr., Suite D

Sterling, VA 20164-4428

(703) 450-0116

a. Technical Guideline No.03372, “Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface

Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays”

b. Technical Guideline No. 03731, “Guide for Selecting Application Methods for the

Repair of Concrete Surfaces”

c. Technical Guideline No. 03741/SSPC-TR 5/NACE Pub 02203, “Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Protective Polymer Flooring Systems for Concrete”

4. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

(610) 832-9585

a. ASTM F1869 “Standard Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of

Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride”

b. ASTM E-337: Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer

c. ASTM D 4258 “Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating”

d. ASTM D 4261 “Practice for Surface Cleaning Unit Masonry for Coating”

e. ASTM D 4262 “Test Method for pH of Chemically Cleaned or Etched Concrete

Surfaces”

f. ASTM D 4414 “Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by

Notch Gages”

g. ASTM Committee D01.23: Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry

Film Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using an Ultrasonic Gauge

h. ASTM D 4541 “Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using

Portable Adhesion Testers”

i. ASTM D 4787 “Standard Practice for Continuity Verification of Liquid or Sheet

Linings Applied to Concrete Substrates”

5. NSF – National Sanitation Foundation

789 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 769-8010

a. NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Drinking Water System Components

4.4. Support

A. The manufacturer of the specified products shall provide technical support during the bidding process as well as on-site technical support in addition to the owner’s inspectors and representatives.

B. Primers and undercoat materials produced by the same manufacturer, or recommended by manufacturer, for each type of Special Coating / Lining specified to ensure compatibility, and proper chemical and mechanical bond.

4.5. Equipment Requirements

A. Acceptable airless pump sprayer and spray gun: 68:1 or greater capable of producing 6500-7000

PSI. ½” ID hose (25”), and Gun with a 21-31 spray tip.

B. Ultra High Pressure Washer with a minimum of 10,000 psi.

4.6. Products

Acceptable Manufacturers and Materials

A. The Lining System shall consist of one or more systems for concrete repair and corrosion protection. Products are specified as a standard of quality and are manufactured by The Sherwin-

Williams Company.

a. Concrete repair– Bugholes, Honeycomb, Tie-rod holes and other imperfections that affect the coatings performance shall be filled back to the original plane of the concrete using

Sherwin-Williams AW Cook Thin Patch Mortar or A.W Cook Cemtec MSM Microsilica

Mortar. Thickness shall be sufficient to fill voids and restore the surface to required surface plane. The selection of cementitious or epoxy mortar shall be at the discretion of the contractor to meet the desired requirements of workability and cure time. Follow the manufacturers recommended installation practices provided on the materials technical data sheets(TDS).

B. Concrete Crack and Joint Details – Exposed cracks, construction joints, contraction joints, and isolation joints shall be prepared and detailed in accordance with the attached detail drawings. Should any conditions or joint design be discovered that is not detailed in the attached drawings, the contractor shall notify the owner and consult with the material manufacturer for recommendations.

a. Pit Filler for Metal Surfaces – Fill all pits 1/8” or greater using one of the following epoxy based pit fillers - Sherwin-Williams – FT910 Epoxy Patching Compound

b. Miscellaneous Metals Lining System: All interior concrete tank exposed metal surfaces shall receive application of one of the Specified lining system after proper surface preparation has been completed.

c. Concrete Primer (Optional): After Surface Preparation is complete apply one of the following concrete surface primer-Macropoxy 5000 400-500 sf per gallon. Maximum

Recoat 7 days.

d. Steel Primer (Optional Hold Primer)- Corothane 1k Zinc Primer at 2-4 mils DFT.

Maximum Recoat of 12 months

4.7. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

A. Products delivered to the job site shall be in the manufacturer’s original, unopened containers bearing manufacturer’s name and label and the following information

1. Product name

2. Product description (generic product classification)

3. Manufacturer’s lot number

4. Color

B. Storage of materials shall be in a sealed original manufacturer’s containers. Store materials shall be in a protected area out of direct sunlight. Keep containers clean and undamaged. Adhere to manufacturer’s published storage temperature and shelf-life recommendations. Protect all materials from freezing.

C. The Contractor shall make arrangements for the safe storage of coating materials, and will be responsible for the cost and safe disposal of all empty paint containers, waste and debris in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

4.8. Surface Preparation

Concrete

A. Prior to any other surface preparation or placement of repair materials or linings all surfaces shall be cleaned as per SSPC- HPWC (High Pressure Water Cleaning with pressures of a minimum of

10,000 psi.

B. The NACE/SSPC Joint Surface Preparation Standards for concrete surface preparation are incorporated in and made part of this specification. All references to NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, Class: W-WJ designate the definitions and other requirements in these documents. The

International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Technical Guideline No. 03732, Guide to Surface

Preparation of Concrete to Receive Sealers, Coatings and Polymer Overlays shall be used to visually evaluate the concrete surface profile. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Guideline Instructions for Surface Preparation of Concrete.

C. Following surface preparation, concrete surfaces shall be tested for moisture vapor emissions in accordance with ASTM D4263, Standard Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by Plastic

Sheet Method. Report results to owner’s representative and Sherwin-Williams’ Industrial &

Marine Representative

D. Inspect concrete surface for soundness, flatness, levelness and overall condition. Report any discrepancies to the owner’s representative

E. Create a minimum surface profile for the system specified in accordance with the methods described in ICRI No. 03732 to achieve profile numbers CSP-3 to CSP-5 for standard mortar repair materials and epoxy lining.

F. Concrete Surface Repair and resurfacing: Bug holes, honeycombs and voids and spalled areas requiring full resurfacing

A. Provide a clean surface saturated dry (SSD) concrete surface with no free standing or moving water for the application of all repair mortars, with a minimum surface profile as defined above.

B. For full resurfacing or spot repairs in the tank shall be treated as follows;

Bugholes, honeycombs and voids less than 1/2” deep shall be repaired using AW

Cook Thin Patch Mortar. This product may be feather edged back to original plane.

C. Spalled concrete areas with exposed aggregate shall be resurfaced back to original plane using A.W Cook Cemtec MSM Microsilica Mortar repair mortars hand trowelled or spray applied by mortar pump and back trowelled to a thickness up to 4” thick in successive applications. All areas where the full resurfacing butts up to an area that does not require full resurfacing a ¼” x ¼” termination key shall be cut into the concrete and chiseled back as per the concrete termination detail drawing.

D. All mortar repairs shall be finished with a masonry brush to provide a brushed/broomed finish to promote adhesion of the lining system

Iron and steel

A. The NACE / SSPC Joint Surface Preparation Standards for abrasive blasting approved in October

1994 are incorporated in and made a part of this specification. All references to SSPC-SP7 /

NACE No. 4 and SSPC-SP10 / NACE No. 2 designate the definitions and other requirements in these documents. SSPC VIS 1-89 Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned steel shall be used to visually evaluate the blast cleanliness.

B. Remove all oil and grease form surface by solvent cleaning per SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is SSPC-SP10 / NACE No. 2 (or WJ-2), Near White Metal Blast Cleaning for all immersed substrates and SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4-2006 (or WJ-4), Brush-Off Blast Cleaning for all atmospheric substrates. Prime any bare steel the same day as it is cleaned and before flash rusting occurs. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Guidelines Procedures for Surface Preparation of

Metals.

1. Inspect the surfaces to be lined. All holes in the steel surfaces or pits greater than 1/8 inch shall be repaired in accordance with the tank owner’s repair procedures.

2. Prepare all steel surfaces to NACE SP0178 “Surface Finishes Practices for Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for Immersion Service” standards

3. Remove or grind down all sharp burrs, edges, and weld spatter from all steel that is to be coated. Corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16” at a 45° angle minimum or rounded to a

1/16” radius (1/8” diameter) minimum. The anchor profile shall be restored by abrasive blasting prior to the application of lining materials.

4. All substrates are to be blown down with clean, dry air to remove spent abrasive, dust and other foreign material that might interfere with the adhesion of the primer and lining.

5. The maximum allowable residual salt contamination, as measured with a KTA Scat Kit or equivalent field test method, immediately prior to the application of the first coat is as follows:

• 5 micrograms per square centimeter (50mg/m2) most commodities up to 120oF

• 2 micrograms per square centimeter (20mg/m2) most commodities at 120oF and greater

• 2 micrograms per square centimeter (20mg/m2) for demineralized (deionized, distilled) water

6. Corrosion pits in the blasted steel shall be filled flush with the substrate with an approved epoxy patching and surfacing compound putty/patching and surfacing compound.

7. Projections and lap joints on welded plates and on riveted plates to be coated shall be filled with an approved epoxy patching and surfacing compound putty/patching and surfacing compound in order to smooth out the surface and provide for a smooth transition of the lining over the substrate.

4.9. Application

A. Comply with manufacturers written installation procedures and individual product data sheet application bulletins.

B. Apply materials in accordance with the following material coverage.

1.

Products Thickness (mils dft)

Concrete – Atmospheric Exposure

Crack Repair – Concrete & Masonry Patch

Primer – Loxon Conditioner (Optional if Chalking)

Intermediate – Loxon XP

Topcoat – SuperPaint Exterior

As Needed

1 Coat @ 200-300 sqft per gal

1 Coat @ 90-110 sqft per gal

1 Coat @ 300-400 sqft per gal

Metal – Atmospheric Exposure

Primer – Macropoxy 646

Topcoat - Sherloxane 800

1 Coat @ 5.0-10.0 mils DFT

1 Coat @ 3.0-5.0 mils DFT

Concrete - Immersion

Cemtec Thin Patch

Cemtec MSM

Primer – Sherplate 600

Intermediate – Sherplate 600

Topcoat – Sherplate 600

As Needed up to ½ inch

As Needed ½ inch-2 inch

1 Coat @ 3.0-6.0 mils DFT

1 Coat @ 12.0-18.0 mils DFT

1 Coat @ 12.0-18.0 mils DFT

Metal - Immersion (AWWA D102 No. 6)

Primer - Corothane Galvapack 1k Zinc

Topcoat – Sherplate 600

1 Coat @ 2.5 mils DFT

1 Coat @ 10.0-18.0 mils DFT

4.10. Inspection and Testing

A. The Contractor must follow the AMPP QP1 inspection guidelines during the surface preparation, application and final inspection of the installed system and report all inspection information to the

Owner.

B. If test results indicate noncompliance with the specification, the following corrective action may be required of the contractor

1. Remove non-compliant systems or components.

2. Replace system or components in (1)

3. Assume the testing expenses.

C. Minimum requirements of the chemical resistant coating/lining system are that it be free of the following

1. Uncured material

2. Inadequate thickness

3. Pinholes

4. Blisters

5. Delamination

6. Foreign matter

7. Unspecified materials

4.11. Coating Surface Estimates

All listed square footage is an estimate. Contractor to verify all measurements.

Aerator / GST #1 – Interior:

1. Interior Metal Railings (263 SF)

2. Interior Roof / Floor (8,751 SF)

3. Interior Walls / Columns (4,434 SF)

4. Concrete Trays (7,251 SF)

5. Louvers (3,686 SF)

6. Interior Roof / Floor (8,751 SF)

7. Interior Walls / Columns (7,322 SF)

8. Interior 24” CI Pipe & 48” CI Pipe (664 SF)

9. Replace Screens at Aerator

10. Remove and reinstall box at Aerator

11. Remove and reinstall fiberglass covers on aerator weirs

12. Replace Illumination/Lighting System

13. Disinfection interior of aerator and GST.

Aerator / GST #1 – Exterior:

1. Exterior Walls and Underside of Stairs (8,562 SF)

2. Exterior Roof (4,741 SF)

3. Exterior Conduit (PVC & Galvanized Steel) (1,350 SF)

4. Exterior Tread Plates, DI Pipe, Railings, and Manhole (2,752 SF)

5. Exterior Stair – Walkable Surface (500 SF)

6. Remove existing and restore serviceable, aluminum framed & aluminum screened system using 18/14, screen mesh system (see Appendix H - Exterior Screens)

7. Louver Screen System (3,686 SF)

8. Flume Railings

9. Roof Railings

10. Stair Railings

11. Bridge railings from #1 & #2

12. Exterior Tank Number

Aerator / GST #2 – Interior:

1. Interior Metal Railings (263 SF)

2. Interior Roof / Floor (8,751 SF)

3. Interior Walls / Columns (4,434 SF)

4. Concrete Trays (7,251 SF)

5. Louvers (3,686 SF)

6. Interior Roof / Floor (8,751 SF)

7. Interior Walls / Columns (7,322 SF)

8. Interior 24” CI Pipe & 48” CI Pipe (664 SF)

9. Replace Screens at Aerator

10. Remove and reinstall box at Aerator

11. Remove and reinstall fiberglass covers on aerator weirs

12. Replace Illumination/Lighting System

13. Disinfection interior of aerator and GST.

Aerator / GST #2 – Exterior:

1. Exterior Walls and Underside of Stairs (8,562 SF)

2 Exterior Roof (4,741 SF)

3 Exterior Conduit (PVC & Galvanized Steel) (1,350 SF)

4. Exterior Tread Plates, DI Pipe, Railings, and Manhole (2,752 SF)

5. Exterior Stair – Walkable Surface (500 SF)

6. Remove existing and restore serviceable, aluminum framed & aluminum screened system using 18/14, screen mesh system (see Appendix H - Exterior Screens)

7. Louver Screen System (3,686 SF)

8. Flume Railings

9. Roof Railings

10. Stair Railings

11. Exterior Tank Number

Bridge Between Tanks:

Exterior Metal Bridge

4.12. Interior Lighting

A. Remove and restore lighting system including conductors, conduit, fixtures and controls. Restore lighting system in position over the walking path, fixture spacing consistent with existing design.

Materials: "Sealtite", type connections ,conduit and boxes when connecting to fixtures and control boxes that are IP65 weatherproof rated.

• Install T8 Vapor Tight LED Linear Fixture - Industrial LED Light - 4' Long

• 120-277 VAC

4.13. Investigative Testing

1. Perform investigation testing at exterior wall on GST #1 (approx. 100sf) and interior cat walk (exposed rebar approx. 36sf). See attachment Q GST 1 Investigative Exterior.

2. Allow for up to 300 square feet of destructive testing total.

3. Any repairs needed that are greater than 2" deep or more than a total of 300 square feet would require notification to the Project Manager within 48 hours of discovery followed by evaluation, and separate quote. Work will not begin until a formal Notice to Proceed is issued for the additional repairs.

4.14. Protection

A. The Lining System shall be protected from damage or detrimental elements during cure and until the time of final acceptance.

4.15. Warranty

A. Sherplate 600 shall be warrantied from the manufacturer for a period of 10 years.

4.16. Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, Vendor must meet the following qualifications:

1. Have been in the business of providing coating systems as described herein for a minimum of three years.

2. Have the ability to obtain the minimum insurance requirements set for in the base agreement

3. Have the ability to meet the bonding requirements

4. Background checks

5. Have completed three projects, each of the three having met one of the specification standards outlined in the solicitation and at least one of those to include being completed in compliance of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Drinking Water System Components.

4.17. Contractor Responsibilities

At a minimum, Contractor shall provide and meet the following responsibilities:

A. Contractor shall provide a single point of contact to administer the Agreement. If this person isn’t your on-site project manager, you will be required to name an on-site manager/supervisor that will be available at all times while the job.

B. Provide all equipment, tools, materials and labor needed to to complete the work. . Only equipment designed for this purpose should be used.

C. All fees related to the disposing of concrete and all other waste materials generated during the repairs/modifications from this job at the Pinellas County Landfill or any other chosen disposal site shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

D. Contractor shall use a suitable container conveniently located on site for the use of the crew to dispose of construction debris generated during the repairs/modifications. All materials shall be removed and disposed of properly. All disposal record copies should be kept by the contractor for verification accuracy.

E. Contractor shall submit a plan to prevent the entry of any accidental spillage of any materials or discharge water into the stormwater drain system. The plan shall include any materials from the tanks, equipment, fuel, oil and any reportable spill. Any spill reports shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

F. Depending on weather conditions, Contractor shall provide containment from painting, media blasting to contain materials from onto drifting onto owner’s structures, vehicles, potable water processing (nearby) in adjacent flumes or to neighboring roads etc.

G. Contractor to Provide Flume Isolation from GST #1 to GST #2 and visa-versa during the opposing maintenance activities. This will prevent cross contamination and provide isolation from in process water flows. A short, controlled and planned shut down can occur for this isolation. The Contractor will provide materials and methods to isolate the flume’s water flow. See Attachments W - Flume Walkway 1 and 2.

4.18. City's Responsibilties

At a minimum, City shall provide and meet the following responsibilities:

1. City shall provide a point of contact (City Project Manager) to administer the Agreement.

2. City Project Manager shall assist with planning, strategy, and objectives prior to performance of the Work.

3. City Project Manager shall promptly respond to issues and inquiries so as not to hinder the progress, completion, or compensation for the Work.

4. The City will provide access to the work area. The Plant is manned and has locked gates. The

City will provide personnel to man the gates and give the contractor access to the plant.

5. The City will provide uninterrupted access to the structure(s) for all equipment and personnel necessary for contractor to perform the work.

6. City shall provide on-site support for security to unlock facility, lock-up gates after hours, provide on-site contact for contractor and Project Manager.

7. A continuous supply of potable water for the use.

8. A continuous supply of electricity during the period of work 120volts.

4.19. Similar Projects Completed

All bidding vendors must submit a minimum of three (3) large scale coating projects per the vendor requirements with the details of each of including:

1. Project description

2. Project total value

3. Completed timeframe including dates and customer contact information for reference.

4.20. Term

This is a one time project.

5. Cost Proposal

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Mobilization 1 Each

2 Aerator GST #1 - Interior 1 Each

3 Aerator GST #1 - Exterior 1 Each

4 Aerator GST #2 – Interior 1 Each

5 Aerator GST #2 - Exterior 1 Each

6 Bridge Between Tanks: 1 Each

7 Destructive Investigation 1 Each

TOTAL

6. General Terms

6.1. Vendor Registration

Vendor must register online with the City of St. Petersburg via their online sourcing system at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup and subscribe to City's Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete for solicitation notifications. Prior to an award of an

Agreement resulting from this solicitation, Vendor shall be registered with the Florida Department of

State, Division of Corporations to do business within the State of Florida in accordance with Florida

Statute 607.1501.

6.2. Solicitation Review

Vendors are required to carefully review this solicitation for defects and questionable or objectionable material. Comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material must be made in writing to the Procurement Analyst of record for this solicitation and received by the City at least 10 days before the solicitation submission deadline. This will allow issuance of any necessary addendum. A protest based on omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the City, in writing, at least 10 days before the time set for submission deadline.

6.3. Solicitation Response Preparation

Vendors are expected to examine this solicitation and all related documents. Failure to do so is at the

Vendor’s risk. Each vendor shall furnish the information required by this solicitation. Vendor(s) shall retain a copy of all documents for future reference. All solicitation responses must be submitted with the

Vendor’s legal name and by an officer or employee having the authority to bind the Vendor by his or her signature.

The City will not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submittal, presentation, or evaluation of any solicitation response.

6.4. Questions

All questions must be submitted via City's online sourcing system's Question & Answer feature no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Questions will be answered via City's online sourcing system no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. More complex questions may require a written addendum to the solicitation. Explanations or instructions will not materially alter this solicitation unless they are in writing. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of an Agreement will not be binding. If necessary, a written addendum to this solicitation will be issued and posted on the City’s online sourcing system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete/projects/134577 for download by Vendors.

6.5. Amendments

Any amendments issued for this solicitation will be posted as an addendum on the City’s online sourcing system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete/projects/134577 and notifications will be released to vendors who are following the project by clicking "Follow". Vendors must submit their responses to the most current version of the solicitation as amended, if applicable.

https://procurement.opengov.com/signup https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete

6.6. Submission of Solicitation Responses

Solicitation responses will be received through the City’s online sourcing system. E-mail or in-person submittals will not be considered unless approved before the solicitation submission deadline by the

Procurement and Supply Management Director. Late proposals and modifications will not be considered;

however, solicitation responses may be modified online at any time prior to the submission deadline.

Failure to follow the instructions in this solicitation is cause for rejection of the submittal.

6.7. Mistakes in the Solicitation

Solicitation responses may be modified or withdrawn in the online application portal prior to the time and date set for the solicitation opening. Correction or withdrawal of solicitation responses after the solicitation opening because of an inadvertent non-judgmental mistake in the solicitation requires careful consideration to protect the integrity of the competitive solicitation process and to assure fairness. If the mistake is attributable to an error in judgment, the solicitation response may not be corrected. Solicitation response corrections or withdrawals by reason of non-judgmental mistakes are permissible but only to the extent they are not contrary to the interest of the City or the fair treatment of other vendors.

6.8. Information Designated a Trade Secret and/or Confidential and/or Proprietary

All solicitation responses (including all documentation and materials attached thereto or provided in connection with this solicitation) submitted to the City are subject to Florida’s public records laws (i.e., Chapter 119, Florida Statutes), which requires disclosure of public records, unless exempt, if a public records request is made. Solicitation responses (including all documentation and materials attached thereto or provided in connection with this solicitation (even if in a separate electronic file)) submitted to the City cannot be returned. DO NOT LIST YOUR ENTIRE SOLICITATION RESPONSE AS TRADE

SECRET AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL. The City will not consider solicitation responses if the entire response is labeled a Trade Secret and/or Confidential and/or Proprietary.

If Vendor believes that its solicitation response contains information that is a trade secret (as defined by

Florida law) and/or information that is confidential and/or proprietary and therefore exempt from disclosure, then such information must be submitted in a separate electronic file and comply with the following requirements. In addition to submitting the information in a separate or electronic file, Vendor must include a general description of the information designated as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary and provide reference to the Florida statute or other law which exempts such designated information from disclosure in the event a public records request.

The City does not warrant or guarantee that information designated by Vendor as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary is a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary and exempt from disclosure. The City offers no opinion as to whether the reference to the Florida statute or other law by

Vendor is/are correct and/or accurate. Please be aware that the designation of information as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary may be challenged in court by any person or entity. By designation of information as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary Vendor agrees to defend and indemnify the City, its employees, agents, and elected and appointed officials (“Indemnified Parties”) against any and all claims, demands, and actions (whether or not a lawsuit is commenced) arising out of or in connection with Vendor's designation of information as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary and to hold harmless the Indemnified Parties for any award to a plaintiff for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, and for costs and attorney's fees (including those of the City Attorney’s office) incurred by the City by reason of any claim, demand, or action arising out of or related to the Vendor's designation of information as a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary.

Failure to comply with the requirements above shall be deemed as a waiver by Vendor to claim that any information in its solicitation response is a trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary, regardless of whether such information is labeled trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary. Vendor acknowledges, understands, and agrees that all information in Vendor's solicitation response (not including information submitted in a separate electronic file and designated trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary in accordance with the requirements in this section) will be disclosed, without any notice to Vendor, if a public records request is made for such information, and the City shall not be liable to Vendor for such disclosure.

Vendor acknowledges and understands that Vendor's proposal, including the information submitted in a separate electronic file and designated trade secret and/or confidential and/or proprietary in accordance with the requirements in this section, will be distributed to the evaluation committee members, City staff, and City consultants to allow Vendor's entire solicitation response, including the information submitted in a separate electronic file, to be evaluated and considered for award of the Agreement. The entire contents of the Vendor's solicitation response, including the information submitted in a separate electronic file, may be discussed at meetings that are open to the public, subject to the requirements set forth in

Chapter 286, Florida Statutes.

6.9. Bonds

Vendors will need to furnish all bonds as indicated in the solicitation, if applicable.

6.10. Cash Discounts

When the City is entitled to a cash discount, the period of computations will commence on the date of delivery, or receipt of a correctly completed invoice, whichever is later. If an adjustment in payment is necessary due to damage, the cash discount period shall commence on the date final approval for payment is authorized. If a discount is part of the Agreement, but the invoice does not reflect the existence of a cash discount, the City is entitled to a cash discount with the period commencing on the date it is determined by the City that a cash discount applies.

6.11. Award

The solicitation will be awarded based on the requirements outlined in the scope, the criteria or factors identified in the solicitation, and the standard for award for the solicitation. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all parts of the solicitation response, waive informalities, and request re-solicitations on the services or products outlined in the scope. The City reserves the right to award the

Agreement on a split-order, lump-sum, or individual item basis, or such combination as shall best serve the interest of the City unless otherwise specified.

Pursuant to Florida Statute sec. 287.05701, the City will not request documentation of a Vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests, consider such interests, or give preference to a vendor based on such interests.

6.12. Acceptance Period

Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, the solicitation response may be held by the City for a period of ninety (90) days after the submission deadline and will continue in full effect and not be subject to withdrawal during that period until an Agreement has been executed with a Vendor. If no Agreement has been executed within the ninety-day period, any solicitation response may be withdrawn or nullified by either the City or the Vendor, or be deemed to be confirmed and extended in time for as long as permitted by the Vendor submitting each solicitation response.

6.13. Right to Reject

Vendors must comply with all the terms of the solicitation, all applicable provisions of the City of St.

Petersburg City Code, and all applicable federal and state laws. The City may reject any solicitation response that does not comply with all material and substantive terms, conditions, and performance requirements of the solicitation.

The City may waive minor informalities that (i) do not affect responsiveness; (ii) are merely matter of form or format; (iii) do not change the relative standing or otherwise prejudice other vendors; (iv) do not change the meaning or scope of the solicitation; (v) are trivial, negligible or immaterial in nature; (v) do not effect a material change in the work; or (vi) do not constitute a substantial exclusion or modification of a requirement or provision in the solicitation.

6.14. Vendor Complaints

All complaints or grievances should be first submitted in writing to the Procurement & Supply

Management Director, by email at Stephanie.Scarbrough@stpete.org or by mail to P. O. Box 2842, St.

Petersburg, FL 33731 who will promptly investigate the validity of the complaint and present the findings in writing to the person who submitted the complaint.

6.15. Protest

(a) All protests related to a solicitation or award must be first submitted in writing to the POD no later than seven (7) days preceding the date of the City Council meeting approving the contract, or no later than seven (7) calendar days following the selection of the successful bidder if the contract does not require City Council approval.

(b) The POD will consider the protest if it is timely filed and contains the following:

(1) Sufficient information to identify the solicitation or award that is the subject of the protest;

(2) The grounds that demonstrate how the procurement process is contrary to law or how the solicitation document is unnecessarily restrictive or legally flawed;

(3) Evidence or supporting documentation that supports the grounds on which the protest is based; and

(4) The relief sought.

(c) If the protest meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the POD will investigate the validity of the protest and present the findings in writing to the person or entity that submitted the protest. Otherwise, the POD will promptly notify the person or entity that submitted the protest that the protest is untimely or that the protest failed to meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section and give the reasons for the failure.

(d) If the person or entity is dissatisfied with the POD’s response, the person or entity may then make an appeal to the City

Administrator, who will hear the appeal. The City may not establish appellate jurisdiction of the courts; however, if allowed by the

Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure or other rule or judicial decision, the decision from the City Administrator is the final decision of the City and may be subject to judicial review in the manner provided by law.

6.16. Public Entity Crimes

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not (i) submit a solicitation response on an Agreement to provide any goods or services to a public entity, (ii) submit a solicitation response on an Agreement with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, (iii) submit a solicitation response for leases of real property to a public entity, (iv) be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under an Agreement with any public entity, or (v) transact business with any public entity in mailto:stephanie.swinson@stpete.org excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

6.17. Nondiscrimination

Vendors for the City of St. Petersburg are required to comply with all applicable laws regarding discrimination in employment, including Pinellas County Code Section 70-53 (a)(1) (prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability) and all other applicable federal, state and local laws. Vendors are encouraged to provide workplaces free of discrimination in terms of conditions of employment, including benefits.

6.18. Prohibited Communication

Vendors and their employees, agents, contractors, and representatives are prohibited from lobbying City

Council, the Mayor, City staff, selection committee members, and City project consultants relative to this solicitation until the solicitation selection and award processes have been completed. Non-compliance with this provision may result in disqualification from consideration of the award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not prohibit the Vendor from (i) providing public comment in accordance with applicable laws and City policies at public meetings where public comment is permitted, (ii) communicating with the assigned Procurement Analyst, (iii) making a presentation during a selection committee meeting if requested by the selection committee, or (iv) submitting a dispute or complaint in accordance with the requirements set forth in this solicitation.

6.19. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

It is the policy of the City of St. Petersburg to purchase recycled and environmentally preferable goods.

Environmentally preferable goods are defined as “products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.” This includes products that contain recycled content, reduced toxicity and pollution, conserve energy, conserve water, prevent waste, and promote sustainability and resiliency initiatives.

This policy does not require the City to specify environmentally preferable products or services when it can be demonstrated that they are not in the best interest of the City compared to products and services that are not as environmentally preferable. Best interests include but are not limited to, service life, life cycle cost, product effectiveness, or compatibility. This policy will be carried out consistent with the

City’s obligations and purpose, and with an overall intent to obtain competitive prices and to provide value to the taxpayer.

6.20. Health In All Policies

Pursuant to Executive Order EO-2018-04, it is the policy of the City to apply the consideration of health, health impacts, and the social determinants of health to the City’s decision-making, including policy development and implementation, budgeting, and the delivery of services and procurement of supplies and construction.