ITB 2023-05 Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID

BID NUMBER: 2023-05

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) invites your company to submit a bid on item (s) as listed in this bid request. It is the intent of the ECUA to receive bids that will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m., central time, October 13, 2022, for the following:

CENTRAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (CWRF) INFLUENT

EQUALIZATION TANK INTERIOR RECOATING

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., central time, October 13, 2022, by the Purchasing and Stores Division, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial

Park, Pensacola, Florida 32514. The bids received will then be publicly opened and read. The

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid; reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; re-bid a project, in whole or in part; and to accept a bid that in its judgment is the lowest and best bid of a responsible bidder. In accepting a bid, ECUA may award a contract based only on the base bid, the base bid plus all alternates, or the base bid plus any alternates which ECUA selects – with all decisions being made based upon what ECUA believes to be in the best interests of its ratepayers, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion. ECUA further reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as may be required to meet the needs of ECUA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STATEMENT OF NO BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SPECIFICATIONS

SCHEDULE

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STANDARDS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

EXHIBIT I BID FORM

EXHIBIT II EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

EXHIBIT III CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

EXHIBIT IV DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM

EXHIBIT V E-VERIFY STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

EXHIBIT VI ECUA SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM

EXHIBIT VII IDENTIFICATION BADGE REQUEST FORM

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids for Bid #2023-05, Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank Interior Recoating, will be received by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Purchasing and Stores Division, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park, Pensacola, FL 32514, until 2:00 p.m., central time, Thursday, October 13, 2022, at which time bids submitted will be publicly opened and read.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at ECUA CWRF, located at 2980 Old Chemstrand Rd. Cantonment, Florida, 32533, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory

Specifications and information may be obtained free of charge from ECUA, Purchasing and Stores Division (850-969-6530), via email at paul.nobles@ecua.fl.gov, on the website at www.ecua.fl.gov or on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emerald coastutilitiesauthority. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. central time, Thursday, October 13, 2022 will be returned unopened. ECUA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise.

Bids must be clearly marked on the envelope:

BID: Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank Interior Recoating

BID#: 2023-05

Proposed Advertising Date: September 15, 2022 mailto:anthony.howard@ecua.fl.gov http://www.ecua.fl.gov/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emerald%20coastutilitiesauthority http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emerald%20coastutilitiesauthority

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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Purchasing and Stores Division

9255 Sturdevant Street Pensacola, Florida 32514-7038

850-969-6530

STATEMENT OF NO BID

If you do not intend to bid on this commodity/service, please return this form to the above address immediately. If this statement is not completed and returned, your company may be deleted from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Vendors’ list for this commodity/service.

We the undersigned, have declined to bid on requested commodity/service ITB 2023-05, Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank Interior Recoating for the following reasons:

_____ Specifications too “tight,” i.e. geared toward one brand or manufacturer only (explain below).

_____ Insufficient time to respond to the Invitation to Bid.

_____ We do not offer this product or service.

_____ Our schedule would not permit us to perform.

_____ Unable to meet bond/insurance requirements.

_____ Specifications are unclear (explain below).

_____ Remove us from your vendors’ list for this commodity/service.

_____ Other (specify below).

Remarks: __________________________________________________________________

Company Name: ________________________________

Signature: ________________________________

Telephone: _______________ Date: _________

NOTE: Statement of No Bid may be faxed to the Purchasing Division (850-969-3384)

Attention: Paul Nobles or emailed to paul.nobles@ecua.fl.gov.

mailto:anthony.howard@ecua.fl.gov.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

All these terms and conditions are a part of this bid request.

1. BID SCHEDULE

Bids are presently scheduled to be publicly opened and read at 2:00 p.m., central time, October 13, 2022, in the ECUA Finance Conference Room (Rm #2202), 2nd floor, Emergency Operations Support Addition, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park. ECUA staff will review all bids and forward their recommendations to the ECUA Citizens’ Advisory Committee scheduled to meet at 3:00 p.m., central time, November 8, 2022 in the ECUA Board Room, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park. The ECUA Citizens’ Advisory Committee recommendation will be presented to the ECUA Board at their meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m., central time, November 15, 2022, in the ECUA Board Room.

2. BID SUBMISSION

In a sealed envelope (or other packaging), provide one (1) original with manual signature (so identified), two (2) copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the original (USB flash drive).

Bids must be in the possession of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Purchasing and Stores Division to be considered. Bids may be mailed or delivered to the Purchasing and Stores Division at 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, time and date of the opening. Regardless of the method of delivery, each bidder shall be responsible for his/her bid(s) being delivered on time, as the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority assumes no responsibility for same. Bids offered or received after the time set for the bid opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder.

3. CONVICTION OF PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the Convicted Vendor List following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a Contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for Category Two ($35,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the Convicted Vendor List.

4. BID WITHDRAWAL

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the bid opening. Prices may not be modified during this period. Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening time.

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5. BID AUTHORIZATION

All bids must be submitted on the form provided by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority and must be signed by an authorized representative of the company placing the bid. One complete set of bid forms will be furnished each company interested in bidding.

6. BID ERRORS

A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the Purchasing and Stores Division prior to award. In such cases, unit prices shall not be changed.

7. AWARD OF BID

ECUA reserves the right to establish priorities and to award the contract to a single bidder based upon the total bid or to multiple vendors based upon the items individually bid. ECUA also reserves the right to selectively purchase any single or any multiple items from this bid.

8. TAXES

Do not include any tax with your bid. The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is exempt from federal, state and local taxes. Tax exempt number 85-8012640152C-4 applies.

9. TERMS

Minimum terms will be net 30 (30 days after receipt of material/service) unless a discount is involved. Terms offering a discount for prompt payment will only be considered in determining the low bid if the discount period is 15 days or greater (15 days after receipt of material/service or invoice, whichever is greater).

10. BID TABULATIONS

Bid tabulations will be posted for review in the Purchasing Section, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park on or about October 13, 2022, and will remain posted for 72 hours excluding weekends and holidays. The bid tabulations/list of bidders will also be posted to the ECUA website www.ecua.fl.gov/business/bid-opportunities and BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/ emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority.

11. BID QUESTIONS

All questions concerning the specifications or bid submission procedures can be emailed to the Purchasing and Stores Division Sole Point of Contact (POC) (as listed below) by September 27, 2022, noon, central time for consideration. Answers will be provided in the form of an addendum. Only questions answered by addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or classifications will be without legal effect. All addenda issued must be acknowledged in your bid response.

http://www.ecua.fl.gov/business/bid-opportunities http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/%20emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority

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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Attn: Paul Nobles, Senior Purchasing Agent Email: paul.nobles@ecua.fl.gov.

12. COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

In order to determine that your bid complies with bid specifications, product literature and/or data/information must be included with the bid proposal as indicated in the specifications. Any deviations from the bid specifications should be identified separately. Failure to include such product literature and/or data/information shall be grounds for rejection of any bid.

13. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

The Uniform Commercial Code (Florida Statutes, Chapter 672) shall prevail as the basis for contractual obligations between the awarded Vendor/Contractor and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for any terms and conditions not specifically stated in this Invitation to Bid.

14. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

Any action of ECUA in awarding the purchase of any material or performance of a service is subject to and conditioned upon the execution of a written purchase contract and/or a purchase order between ECUA and the vendor.

15. CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) shall be included and incorporated in the final contract or purchase order. The order of contract precedence will be the Standard Form Contract (or purchase order), ITB document and response. Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the contract will be held in Escambia County and the contract will be interpreted according to the Laws of Florida.

16. PROTESTS

Any person whose substantial interests are directly and adversely affected by the award or intended award of a purchase order or contract or by plans or specifications contained in an Invitation to Bid may file a protest in accordance with the following rules and Section 12 of the ECUA Act (Chapter 2001-324, Laws of Florida as amended).

Notice of protest of plans, specifications or other requirements contained in an Invitation to Bid shall be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. of the third business day following receipt of the plans or specifications. Notice of protest of the rejection of a bid as non-responsive shall be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. of the third business day following notice to the bidder of the rejection. Notice of protest of the award or intended award of a purchase order or contract to the lowest bidder shown on a posted bid tabulation shall be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. of the third business day following the posting of the bid tabulation. Notice of protest of the award or intended award of a purchase order or contract to a bidder other than the lowest bidder mailto:anthony.howard@ecua.fl.gov.

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A notice of protest shall be in writing and shall state the subject matter of the protest.

A formal written protest shall be filed within ten (10) business days after the filing of notice of protest. A formal written protest shall state with particularity the facts and the law on which the protest is based.

Notice of protest and formal written protest of plans or specifications for or the award or intended award of a contract shall be filed with the Executive Director or his or her designee.

Failure to file a notice of protest or failure to file a formal written protest within the times permitted shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under these rules and under Section 12 of Chapter 2001-324, Laws of Florida, as amended.

Upon receipt of a notice of protest which has been timely filed, the Executive Director shall stop the bid solicitation or purchase order or contract award process until the protest has been resolved. However, the bid solicitation or purchase order or contract award process may proceed when the Executive Director determines that delay would be detrimental to the interests of ECUA. Any award of a purchase order or contract under such conditions shall be subject to the outcome of the protest. After the award of a contract or purchase order resulting from a bid in which a timely protest was received and in which ECUA did not prevail, ECUA may take such action as it considers appropriate, which may include, but shall not be limited to, award of the contract or purchase order to the prevailing party, cancellation of the contract or purchase order, or rebidding.

The Executive Director shall provide reasonable opportunity to resolve a protest by agreement.

If agreement is not reached within such time as the Executive Director or his or her designee considers reasonable under the circumstances, the Executive Director or his or her designee shall review the facts and the law on which the protest is based, and shall render a decision which shall be in writing and shall be promptly transmitted to the protestor.

If the protestor wishes to continue the protest beyond the decision of the Executive Director or his or her designee, the protestor shall be required to file a petition for review by the ECUA Board. This petition shall be made in writing and presented to the Executive Director within ten (10) days after notice of the decision of the Executive Director or his or her designee;

otherwise, the decision of the Executive Director or his or her designee shall be final and binding. Such petition shall state the particular grounds on which it is based and may include pertinent documents and evidence relating thereto. Any grounds not stated shall be deemed to have been waived by the protestor. This petition must also be accompanied by a protest bond of an amount equal to 1.0 percent (1%) of the value of the solicitation, but in no case less than $1,000 nor greater than $10,000.00. This bond shall be in the form of a money order, certified cashier’s check, or certified bank check made payable to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority.

Failure to post such bond within ten (10) business days after the decision of the Executive Director or his or her designee shall result in the protest being dismissed by the Executive Director.

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The bond required by the above paragraph shall be conditioned upon the payment of all costs and charges which may be adjudged against the person filing the petition for review. If the protestor prevails, the bond shall be returned to the protestor. If however, ECUA prevails, the bond shall be forfeited, and ECUA shall be entitled to recover the costs and charges, excluding attorney’s fees, of such hearing. The entire amount of the bond also shall be forfeited if it is determined that a protest was filed for a frivolous or improper purpose, including, but not limited to, the purpose of harassing, causing unnecessary delay, or causing needless cost for ECUA or another interested party/parties.

Any notice required or permitted under this bid protest procedure shall be effective when delivered personally or by facsimile, or when deposited in the U.S. mail. If notice is given only by mail, three (3) days shall be added to the time within which a protestor may file a notice of protest or petition for review.

17. CONTRACTS EXCEEDING ONE (1) YEAR

When applicable, a contract may be renewed contingent upon cost factors, mutual agreement, satisfactory performance evaluations, availability of funds and ECUA Board approval.

ECUA's performance and obligation to pay for the purchase of services or tangible personal property of a period in excess of one (1) fiscal year under any contractual relationship is contingent upon an annual budget approval by the ECUA Board.

18. CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT

Except as ECUA may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of ECUA in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this agreement to bind ECUA to any obligation whatsoever.

19. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED

Contractor may not assign any right or obligation pursuant to this agreement. In the event that ECUA, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Contractor to perform services pursuant to this agreement, Contractor shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving written notice from ECUA of its desire for removal of such person or persons.

20. CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS

After the issuance of any solicitation, all bidders/proposers/protestors or individuals acting on their behalf are hereby prohibited from lobbying as defined herein or otherwise attempting to persuade or influence any elected ECUA officials, their agents or employees or any member of the relevant selection committee at any time during the blackout period as defined herein;

provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit bidders/proposers/protestors or individuals acting on their behalf from communicating with the purchasing staff concerning a pending

ITB 2023-05 Page 10 of 46 solicitation unless otherwise provided in the solicitation or unless otherwise directed by the Purchasing Manager.

Lobbying means the attempt to influence the thinking of elected ECUA officials, their agents or employees or any member of the relevant selection committee for or against a specific cause related to a pending solicitation for goods or services, in person, by mail, by facsimile, by telephone, by electronic mail, or by any other means of communication.

21. BLACKOUT PERIOD

Blackout period means the period between the time the bids/proposals for Invitation to Bid or the Request for Proposal, or qualifications, or information, or requests for letters of interest, or the invitation to negotiate, as applicable, are advertised and the time the ECUA Board awards the contract and any resulting bid protest is resolved or the solicitation is otherwise cancelled.

Conduct inconsistent with this section may be grounds for disqualifying the offending proposer from consideration or any future proposal.

21. BID INFORMALITIES

ECUA reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid; reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; rebid a project, in whole or in part; and to accept a bid that in its judgement is the lowest and best bid from a responsible bidder. ECUA reserves the right to award this contract based upon what ECUA believes to be in the best interests of its ratepayers, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion and not solely based upon price. ECUA further reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as may be required to meet the needs of ECUA, at the unit price which is bid. ECUA may award a contract to a primary and a secondary Contractor. In that case, ECUA will assign work to the primary Contractor unless it is determined by ECUA that circumstances dictate that work be assigned to the secondary Contractor. The two (2) Contractors may be utilized in coordination, if necessary.

23. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES

ECUA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed/religion, age, marital status, disability/handicapped status, veteran status or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of service.

24. INDEMNIFICATION

Bidder, at its own expense and without exception, shall indemnify, defend and pay all damages, costs, expenses, including attorney fees, and otherwise hold harmless the ECUA, its employees, and agents from any liability of any nature or kind in regard to the delivery of these services.

25. OTHER PROVISIONS

Contractor is required to comply with public records laws codified in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and is specifically required to:

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A. Keep and maintain public records required by ECUA to perform the service.

B. Upon request from ECUA’s custodian of public records, provide ECUA with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law.

C. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the Contractor does not transfer the records to ECUA.

D. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to ECUA all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by ECUA to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to ECUA upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to ECUA, upon request from ECUA’s custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of

ECUA.

IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE

CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING

TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT ECUA’S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC

RECORDS AT 850-969-3302, BY EMAIL AT AMANDA.MILLER

@ECUA.FL.GOV, OR BY MAIL AT 9255 STURDEVANT STREET,

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32514.

26. NO COLLUSION CLAUSE

By submitting a response to this ITB, the bidder certifies that the bidder has not divulged to, discussed or compared his/her competitive bid with other bidders and has not colluded with any other bidders or parties to this competitive bid. Also, the bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint competitive bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with the competitive bid:

• Any prices and/or cost data submitted have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices and/or cost data, with any other bidder or with any competitor;

• Any prices and/or cost data quoted for this competitive bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the competitive bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly to any other bidder or to any competitor, prior to the scheduled opening and award of the contract;

mailto:AMANDA.MILLER@ECUA.FL.GOV mailto:AMANDA.MILLER@ECUA.FL.GOV

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• No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a competitive bid for the purpose of restricting competition;

• The only person or persons interested in this competitive bid is/are the principal or principals named herein and that no person other than herein mentioned has any interest in this competitive bid or in the Agreement to be entered into.

27. AUTHORIZED OFFER

The person submitting the bid should indicate the extent of authorization by him or her to make a valid offer in the bid that may be accepted by ECUA to form a valid and binding contract.

If the person submitting the bid is not authorized to submit a bid that can be bound by ECUA’s acceptance, such person should also obtain the signature of an authorized representative of the bidder that may result in a bound contract upon ECUA’s acceptance.

Bids should be typed or written in ink, signatures should be manually signed in ink, and any corrections should be typed or made in ink and initialed.

28. NON-CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIDS

ECUA does not warrant the confidentiality of bids submitted in response to this ITB. All bids are subject to Florida’s public records law. Bidders requiring confidentiality should not submit.

Bid Tabulations/List of Bidders will be posted for review by interested parties on the ECUA Website, www.ecua.fl.gov on or about October 13, 2022. It will also be posted for review in the Purchasing Section at ECUA, 9255 Sturdevant Street, (Ellyson Industrial Park) on or about October 13, 2022, and will remain posted for seventy-two (72) hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

29. E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE

Contractor hereby certifies compliance with the following: pursuant to § 448.095(2) Florida Statutes (2020), Contractor shall register with and use the E-Verify system operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify the work authorization status of all new employees hired by Contractor while performing work or providing services for ECUA.

Contractor shall also include in any related subcontracts a requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services for ECUA on its behalf register with and use the E- Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees hired by the subcontractor while performing work or providing services for ECUA. Additionally, Contractor shall include in any related subcontracts a requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services for ECUA on its behalf provide Contractor with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with any unauthorized alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(h)(3). Contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of its contract with ECUA.

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EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY

BID NUMBER: 2023-05

CENTRAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (CWRF) INFLUENT

EQUALIZATION TANK INTERIOR RECOATING

SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 OBJECTIVE. It is the intent of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority to secure contracted coating applicator services for the removal of an existing failed coating and the application of a new approved coating system on the Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent EQ (Equalization) Tank interior. The CWRF is located at s.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The selected wastewater coating application contractor shall be an Accredited Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), formerly SSPC/NACE QP-1 Contractor.

Inspections shall be conducted by a AMPP (SSPC/NACE) Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater as defined by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance and provide a copy of certification with their bid documents. In addition, the contractor must have demonstrated a minimum of five (5) years continuous operations in the cleaning, surface preparation, and application of a surface coating system designed for immersion in a wastewater treatment operation including tanks and/or clarifiers. The contractor must provide documentation illustrating the successful completion of five or more similar projects within the last three years. The contractor shall complete training provided by the manufacturer of the lining system and present certification from the manufacturer that he has successfully completed said training. For the purposes of these specifications, the terms “paint” and “coat”, and “painting” and “coating” are to be considered synonymous.

A. SCOPE: The interior of the Influent EQ Tank consists of its walls and floor. The diameter of the tank is 140’ and the height of its walls is 28’. The scope of this project includes all of the surface area contained within the interior of the tank. Please see the attached illustrations at the rear of this package for a visual representation of work area.

B. OPERATING HOURS. All work shall be accomplished during normal work hours, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Exceptions to these times and dates shall be listed in the bid response for review by ECUA. During the course of the contract, work may be performed outside of normal working hours with prior arrangements with ECUA personnel.

C. COORDINATION. Prior to commencement of the project, the Contractor shall develop and submit a work plan and time schedule for the outlined work to ECUA for review and approval. The removal of the Influent EQ Tank from active service by ECUA personnel will require a minimum 72 hours advance request. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate its operations in a manner to facilitate the continuous wastewater treatment operations at this plant. The Contractor shall coordinate with the

ITB 2023-05 Page 14 of 46 appropriate ECUA representative to schedule specified start dates for work on the Influent EQ Tank.

D. INTERRUPTED PROJECT WORK. If an emergency failure of a wastewater system process is encountered or an extreme increase in influent flow to the plant is experienced, ECUA shall have the discretion and authority to immediately suspend on-going Contractor operations, secure equipment and divert process flow into the Influent EQ Tank.

Likewise, in the event of an emergency, such as a tropical storm or hurricane, ECUA may implement the Emergency Disaster Plan. This plan has been developed to establish operational conditions, levels of readiness, and action items to be performed in the event of a pending emergency. If ECUA deems that implementation of the plan is necessary, the Contractor may be required to secure all equipment and material under his control, and vacate the site for the duration of the emergency. The Contractor is encouraged to review and be familiar with the ECUA Emergency Disaster Plan, which is available for review at the offices of ECUA.

E. USE OF FACILITIES. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, tools, storage, refuse collection, and transportation to accomplish the work outlined in this contract. In addition, Contractor shall supply and service portable restrooms in an adequate quantity to support the size of the work crew. Use of existing power and water shall be coordinated with ECUA. If Contractor requirements exceed ECUA capabilities, the Contractor shall bear the responsibility for securing utilities.

Contractor tools and materials used in this project shall be stored in a secure facility provided by the Contractor. Use of ECUA facilities to store Contractor items is prohibited. All residual materials used or removed during work operations by the Contractor shall be placed in a Contractor provided container or removed daily from the Plant.

The shipment, receiving and storage of Contractor materials and equipment is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. ECUA equipment shall not be utilized for this operation.

F. SAFETY. Contractor and its employees shall employ standard safety practices, rules, and industry guidelines during contract operations. ECUA reserves the right to stop work if, in the opinion of the ECUA representative, unsafe conditions exist. This right in no way makes ECUA responsible for safety procedures, unsafe working practices, or enforcement of safety rules or guidelines.

All temporary platforms, scaffolding, blast screens, etc., shall be constructed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and the manual of accident prevention of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Contractor shall take all steps necessary to fully comply with all applicable rules and requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and the

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Environmental Protection Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with emission standards during surface preparation and coating application. Any violation fines assessed, as a result of the Contractor’s non-compliance with the applicable rules, shall be the contractor’s sole responsibility and paid by the Contractor.

G. CONTRACTOR LIABILITY. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any blasting materials, paint, or related damage by operations to property or vehicles, both private and public.

H. PRE-COMMENCEMENT MEETING. The Contractor shall not commence work until job material submittals and work schedules are approved by ECUA. A pre-commencement meeting with ECUA representatives shall be conducted to discuss the proposed work schedule for the contact chamber.

I. WARRANTY. The Contractor and coating manufacturer shall provide a warranty period on material and services for a period of two (2) years from date of coating acceptance.

1.3 MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING / SITE VISIT. There will be a pre-bid meeting held for this project at the CWRF. Attendance to this meeting is mandatory and any bids received from entities who do not attend will be rejected. A site visit is also required by all potential Contractors wanting to prepare and submit a bid on the work to be accomplished. The site-visit will be held immediately after the meeting. Bidders are responsible for completing a Site Visit Verification Form at the time of the site visit and including it with the bid. This form has been included in this package. Bids that do not include an executed form shall not be considered.

1.4 BID PROPOSAL INFORMATION. Contractor shall submit a bid proposal package detailing the proposed coating system to be used, including the coating manufacturer’s product data sheets, a calendar day time estimate, a man-hour estimate, and a total contract cost. A list of at least five coating projects completed within the last three years of similar scope and complexity shall be provided including the location, scope and point of contact, company or organization, address, phone and fax numbers.

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority may request of any bidder an actual demonstration of the types of coating systems bid in response to these specifications here in Pensacola, Florida, prior to any recommendation of award of bid.

1.5 WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE. Prior to commencement of the project, the Contractor shall develop and submit a work plan and schedule for the various work phases in sufficient detail for ECUA to review and approve. The Contractor shall coordinate with ECUA staff to schedule specified start dates for work on the Influent EQ Tank.

1.6 FACILITY SECURITY. ECUA has adopted policies and procedures to protect its facilities, customers, employees, and contractors. These actions have resulted in control of access to ECUA facilities and requires the cooperation of our vendors in meeting this goal.

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1.6.01 PROJECT WORK/VEHICLES. All vehicles will require proper identification be displayed at all times.

1.6.02 PROJECT WORK/EMPLOYEES

Since the contractors employees may not be accompanied at all times while on-site, contractors must provide the results of criminal history background checks for all personnel requiring access to the facility.

Contractor Badge Request

1. Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) accepts background checks from the following providers. All personnel working at an ECUA job-site are required to have a current background check on file.

Justifacts www.justifacts.com (800) 356-6885

Zaeplex www.zaeplex.com (800) 222-5476

The information required within the background check is as follows, misdemeanor and felony criminal records check, social security trace, and Nationwide Sexual Offender results covering the previous seven (7) years.

Justifacts Format Deverus Address History Federal District Criminal Court Search National Criminal Database State Criminal Search County Criminal Search Statewide Unified Courts Criminal Search

Zaeplex Format Instant SSN Search CITY County STATE Felony and Misdemeanor Statewide Criminal Repository Statewide Federal Criminal Nationwide Criminal

2. All personnel working at an ECUA job-site are also required to have a current sex offender registry results on file. Please visit the website below and print the results for submission.

National Sex Offender Registry www.nsopw.gov

The “Identification Badge Request Form” and the background report(s) must be submitted via email in order to verify whether personnel are approved or denied access. Upon approval, ECUA staff will provide contractor badges which must be worn at all times while on ECUA property.

NOTE: Contractor is responsible for all fees related to background checks.

1.7 PAYMENT REQUESTS. Requests for payment may be submitted on a monthly basis.

The Contractor’s representative shall review requests with the appropriate ECUA http://www.justifacts.com/ http://www.zaeplex.com/ http://www.nsopw.gov/

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1.8 POINT OF CONTACT. The sole point of contact for this ITB is Paul Nobles, 850-969-

6531 or email paul.nobles@ecua.fl.gov. Please submit all questions regarding this ITB to the sole point of contact via email.

PART 2 – GENERAL

2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A. The chemical resistant lining system shall be a spray-applied monolithic surfacing system for use in both new construction and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer structures such as headworks, lift stations, wet wells, etc... The system shall utilize a 100% solids, immersion grade, high performance epoxy for priming and resurfacing. The lining system shall be one of the following products:

1. Sherwin Williams Paint and Coating Manufacturing Company

2. or Pre-Approved Equal

B. In order to be considered as an equal a product will have the following minimum characteristics as measured by the applicable ASTM standards referenced herein:

1. 100% Solids Resurfacer

a. Generic Type: Epoxy

b. Special Qualifications: Immersion grade, 100% solids polyamine resurfacer especially designed for use under high performance sanitary sewer linings.

c. Solids By Volume: 100%

d. Test Criteria: See Below

2. Primer (Minimum 72% solids)

a. Generic Type: Polyamine Epoxy

b. Special Qualifications: Immersion grade, 72% solids fast cure polyamine epoxy especially designed for use under high performance sanitary sewer linings.

c. Solids By Volume: 72%.

d. Test Criteria: See Below

Test Criteria Test Duration Proposed Product Test Results

ASTM C882

Bond Strength

Average of 3 tests Report psi pull off strength

ASTM C496

Splitting Tensile

Strength

Report psi splitting tensile strength

ASTM C531

Linear Shrinkage

Average of 3 tests Report linear shrinkage mailto:paul.nobles@ecua.fl.gov

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3.

100% Solids Modified Polyamine Epoxy Sanitary Sewer Lining System

a. Generic Type: Modified Polyamide Epoxy

b. Special Qualifications: Lining system for Severe Wastewater Service (high levels of H2S and H2SO4). Suitable for service in pH .3 or Higher

c. Solids By Volume: 100%.

d. Test Criteria: See Below

ASTM C596

Drying Shrinkage

Average of Three Tests

Report linear shrinkage

ASTM C580

Flexular Strength

Average of 6 Tests Report Flexural Strength Report Modulus of Elasticity

Test Criteria Test Duration Proposed Product Test Results

ASTM C579

Compressive Strength

Average of 6 tests Report Compressive Strength

Test Criteria Test Duration Proposed Product Test Results

ASTM D4060

Abrasion

CS-17 Wheel 1,000 Gram Load

1,000 Cycles

Report mg Loss / Average of three tests

ASTM 4541

Adhesion

Average of Three Tests

ASTM D638

Tensile Strength

Average of 7 tests Report tensile strength Report modulas of elasticity

ASTM C531

Thermal Expansion

Average of 3 Tests Report linear coefficient of thermal expansion.

ASMT D1653

Moisture Vapor Transmission

Method B, Wet Cup, Condition C

Average of 3 tests

Report Water Vapor Transmis-sion and vapor permeability

ASTM C531

Shrinkage

Average of 4 tests Report linear shrinkage

ASTM D2794

Impact

Direct Impact

H2S AutoClave 150ºF, 500ppm H2S, 4,000 ppm NaCL, 10% H2SO4

28 Days Report initial impedance (log z) and impedance after 28 days ex-posure (log z)

ASTM D638

Elongation

---- Report % Elongation:

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4.

Non-Sag Chemical Resistant Elastomeric Joint Sealant

a. Generic Type: Elastomeric/PolySulfide Joint Sealant

b. Special Qualifications: Resistent to mild acids and alkalis and UV radiation

C. Equal products must be approved prior to bid submission and or before materials are purchased. This specification is for epoxy lining systems. No cement base products will be considered as equal.

D. Prior pre-approval is required to determine if the prospective product may be bid on this project. Without prior pre-approval within the specified time frame a product may be rejected as unacceptable. This time frame allows the Engineer ample time to determine if the proposed product is an acceptable alternative.

2.2 INTERIOR SURFACE SYSTEM

A. This specification covers work materials, equipment and tools including specially developed application equipment as required for installation and testing of a field applied unique monolithic chemical resistant surfacing system.

B. The use of specialized application equipment combined with rigorous surface preparation requirements shall be used to apply the products without the use of solvents.

The equipment adds high heat and pressure to the monolithic surfacing system resulting in a high build and quick set of the completed system.

C. Product application requirements and procedures described include surface preparation, mixing, application, material handling and storage, qualification of the applicator and application quality control.

2.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Do not use or retain contaminated, outdated, or diluted materials for resurfacing.

B. Do not use materials from previously opened containers.

ASTM C868

Chemical Resistance

Immersion 25% Sulfuric Acid

Test Criteria Test Duration Proposed Product Test Results

NACE TM 0174

Chemical Resistance

Immersion Acetic Acid, 5% Lactic Acid, 5% Lactic Acid, 20% Phosphoric Acid, 5% Citric Acid, 50%

ASTM C413

Water Absorption

---- Report % absorption

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C. Use only products of the approved Manufacturer. Use products of one manufacturer in any one resurfacing system with compatible materials. Provide same material product for touch-up as for original material. If any requirements of this specification conflict with a referenced standard, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

D. Make available all locations and phases of the work for access by the Engineer or other personnel designated by ECUA. The Contractor shall provide ventilation and egress to safely access the coating work areas for inspection.

E. Conduct work so that the epoxy lining system is installed as specified herein.

F. Inspect work continually to ensure that the resurfacing system is installed as specified herein. The Contractor shall supply a AMPP (SSPC/NACE) Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater. The Contractor’s AMPP (SSPC/NACE) Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater shall inspect the work to determine conformance with the specifications and referenced documents. The Inspector shall inform ECUA of the progress and the quality of the work through daily reports as specified below. The AMPP (SSPC/NACE) Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater shall be present during all surface-prep, mixing of materials and application of materials. Any nonconforming coating system work shall be corrected as specified herein or as recommended by the Manufacturer.

G. Summarize test data, work progress, areas covered, ambient conditions, quality control inspection test findings, and other information pertinent to the resurfacing system installation in daily reports to be submitted to ECUA.

H. The methods of construction shall be in accordance with all requirements of this specification.

I. Employ only trades people who have at least five (5) years of experience performing resurfacing work of similar size and complexity as the work specified in this Section.

Submittals to verify these qualifications are to be made within thirty (30) days of the Notice-to-Proceed and are subject to approval by ECUA.

J. Specified System is the minimum standard of quality for this project. Submissions of alternative manufacturers shall be approved by the ECUA in writing ten days prior to bid date.

2.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following:

1. Manufacturer's current printed recommendations and product data sheets for all coating system products supplied under this section including performance criteria, surface preparation and applications, volatile organic compound (VOC) data, and safety requirements.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials brought on-site including

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3. Storage requirements including temperature, humidity, and ventilation for resurfacing system materials.

4. Manufacturer's requirements, including application procedures for resurfacing materials, shall be in writing and shall be followed in detail. All safety precautions recommended by the Manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to at all times when work is in progress.

5. Color samples for all surfaces to be resurfaced that have been field-matched to existing colors.

6. Submit applicator’s certification that resurfacing materials comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).

7. Submit daily reports that contain the following information: substrate conditions, ambient conditions, application procedures, work completed, batch numbers and location thereof. Mark-up drawings that show location of work.

8. Submit letter(s) with associated product data signed by Manufacturer certifying that submitted products are suitable for application on the surfaces to be resurfaced and for the service conditions.

9. Submit current credentials for Accredited AMPP (SSPC/NACE) QP-1 Contractor.

10. Submit current credentials for AMPP (SSPC/NACE) Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater

2.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Materials shall be stored in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations in enclosed structures and shall be protected from weather and adverse temperature conditions. Flammable materials shall be stored in accordance with state and local codes. Materials exceeding storage life recommended by the manufacturer shall be removed from the site.

B. Store all materials only in area or areas designated by the Engineer solely for this purpose. Confine mixing, thinning, clean-up and associated operations, and storage of materials-related debris before authorized disposal, to these areas. All materials are to be stored on pallets or similar storage/handling skids off the ground in sheltered areas in which the temperature is maintained between 50o F and 90o F.

C. Mix all surfacing materials in an enclosed mixing area designated by the Engineer.

This enclosed area must protect the mixing operation and materials from direct sunlight, inclement weather, freezing, or other means of damage or contamination.

Protect all other concrete and metallic surfaces and finishes from any spillage of material(s) within the mixing area.

D. Do not use floor drains, dikes or storm drains for disposal of surfacing system materials.

E. The Contractor shall take all precautions and implement all measures necessary to

ITB 2023-05 Page 22 of 46 avert potential hazards associated with the resurfacing system materials as described on the pertinent Material Safety Data Sheets or container labels.

F. Deliver all materials to the jobsite in their original, unopened containers. Each container shall bear the Manufacturer's name and label.

1. Labels on all material containers must show the following information:

a. Name or title of product.

b. Federal Specification Number if applicable.

c. Manufacturer's batch number and date of manufacture.

d. Manufacturer's name.

e. Generic type of material.

f. Application and mixing instructions.

g. Hazardous material identification label.

h. Shelf life date.

i. Storage requirements.

2. All containers shall be clearly marked indicating any personnel safety hazards associated with the use of or exposure to the materials.

3. All materials shall be handled and stored to prevent damage or loss of label.

4. Surfacing material storage and mixing areas shall be designated by the Engineer.

5. Do not use or retain contaminated, outdated, prematurely opened, diluted materials, or materials which have exceeded their shelf life.

PART 3 - LINING SYSTEMS

3.1 CHEMICAL RESISTANT LINING SYSTEM

A. Materials specified herein are the only approved standard coating systems unless an "or equal" is approved in writing by the Engineer in accordance with this document.

B. The following list specifies the material…