ITB 2026-23 Bid Package.pdf

Invitation to Bid Number: ITB 2026-23 Project Name: Rehabilitation of the Woodchuck Water Storage Tank

CIP Project Number: RW0080

Tom Dawson Director of Water Production

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

Purchasing Department

August 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... Pg 3

2. Instructions to Bidders ......................................................................................... Pg 4

3. Specifications. .................................................................................................... Pg 12

4. Contractor’s Bid ....................................................................................................... Pg 82

a. Bid Form

b. Licenses of Bidder

c. Quantities of Price of Base Bid

d. List of Subcontractors and Suppliers

e. Required Certifications and Disclosures

f. Bid Bond

g. Acknowledgment

5. Notices ................................................................................................................ Pg 95

a. Notice of Intent to Award

b. Notice of Award

c. Notice to Proceed

6. Insurance Requirements Upon Award .................................................................. Pg 96

a. Risk Management Policy and Standard for Agreements, Contracts, and Leases

b. Insurance Certificate(s) of Contractor

7. Documents to be completed by Contractor upon award/completion of work ......... Pg 105

a. Standard Form of Agreement

b. Contractor’s Final Affidavit

c. Warranty

8. Additional Project Documents ............................................................................. Pg 113

a. ECUA Engineering Manual Incorporated by Reference

b. EJCDC C-700, Standard General Conditions of Construction Contract (2018)

c. Supplementary General Conditions

d. Special Conditions

e. Plans and Specifications

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INTRODUCTION

This information is subject to change and intended for ease of reference only. Always refer to the solicitation for information related to this project.

Summary of project

Project Name Rehabilitation of the Woodchuck Water Storage Tanks

ITB Number 2026-23 General Description of Project Repairing and Repainting the Interior and

Exterior of One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank “Woodchuck Tank” Pensacola, Florida

Project Location Woodchuck Lane in Pensacola, Florida.

Days to Substantial Completion 120 Total Construction Time 150 Liquidated Damages $ 1,000/day late for Substantial Completion, $ 250/day late for Final Completion

Anticipated Timeline Event Date

Bid Advertisement 08/06/2026 Pre-Bid Conference(s) 08/13/2026 Pre-Bid Site Visit(s) Optional Question Submission Deadline 08/20/2026 Bid Submission Deadline / Bid Opening 09/09/2026 Notice of Intent to Award 09/11/2026 Board Meeting 09/22/2026 Notice to Proceed 09/23/2026

Relevant Contact Information

ECUA Purchasing ECUA Department ECUA Public Records

Custodian

Wes Pavlicek bids@ecua.fl.gov

Brandon Swindle brandon.swindle@ecua.fl.gov

Amanda Miller

(850) 969-3302 publicrecordsrequest@ecua.fl.gov

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

General

1. Schedule. The following deadlines apply to this solicitation:

a. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held in the Finance Conference Room (Rm

#2202) at 9255 Sturdevant Street, Pensacola, Florida, at 09:00 (CT) on August 13, 2026. Virtual attendance at the pre-bid conference is also available via the following link:

ITB 2026-23 Prebid Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join

b. A non-mandatory site visit may be completed.

c. Attendance at non-mandatory pre-bid conference(s) and site visit(s) is strongly encouraged.

d. Bids are presently scheduled to be publicly opened and read at 10:00 a.m. (CT) on

September 09, 2026, in the Finance Conference Room (Rm #2202), 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park. Virtual attendance at the bid opening is also available via the following link:

ITB 2026-23 Bid Opening | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join

e. Within two (2) business days following the bid opening, a bid tabulation showing the list of bidders along with the proposed prices and methods of submittable, if applicable, will be posted to BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority.

f. Upon completing review of all bids, ECUA staff will publish a notice of intent to award the bid via BidNet Direct. ECUA staff may, at the sole discretion of the ECUA Executive Director and in accordance with the governing documents of ECUA, forward their recommendation of award to the ECUA Citizens’ Advisory Committee presently scheduled to meet at 3:00 p.m. (CT) on September 15, 2026 in the ECUA Board Room, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park. The recommendation of ECUA Staff and/or Citizens’ Advisory Committee is presently scheduled to be presented to the ECUA Board at their meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. (CT) on September 22, 2026, in the ECUA Board Room, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park.

2. Submission. All bids must be in the possession of ECUA as follows to be considered:

a. All bids must be made on the required bid form included herewith. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

b. In order to allow ECUA to fully evaluate the bid, the bidder must include product literature, data, and/or information as indicated in the specifications. Any deviation from the specifications or exceptions to the requirements contained herein must be clearly identified, in writing, separately from the product literature provided. Failure to comply with this provision shall be grounds for rejection of any bid.

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c. Bids may be submitted electronically, by U.S. Mail, or by hand delivery. If submitting electronically, the bid must be submitted via www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority. If submitting by U.S. Mail or hand delivery, the bid must be delivered in a sealed envelope (or other sealed packaging) clearly marked with the project name and bid number and must contain one

(1) original hard copy of the submission and one (1) electronic copy (stored on electronic media such as a USB flash drive). U.S. Mail and hand delivery bids must be delivered to the Finance Conference Room Rm #2202, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park, Pensacola, Florida 32514. If there are any discrepancies between the submitted versions of the bid, the hard copy shall govern.

d. Regardless of the method of delivery, each bidder shall be responsible for delivery of the bid prior to the start of the bid opening, and ECUA assumes no responsibility for same.

e. Bids offered or received after the start of the bid opening will be rejected.

f. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the bid schedule by examination of the site and reviewing the drawings and specifications including any addenda. After bids have been submitted the bidder shall not assert that there has been any misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done.

3. Award. ECUA reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid; reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; re-post a project, in whole or in part; and to accept a bid that, in ECUA’s judgment, is the lowest responsive and responsible bid. In accepting a bid, ECUA may award a contract based on the base bid, the base bid plus any or all alternates, or the base bid less any or all deductions, which ECUA selects in its sole discretion. All decisions made by ECUA shall be based upon what ECUA believes to be the best interests of its ratepayers, in its sole discretion. 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 was bid, and to award the contract to, or purchase items from, a single or multiple bidder(s). ECUA may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to ECUA all such information and data for this purpose that ECUA may request. ECUA reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy ECUA that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out its obligations and to complete the work contemplated herein.

4. Documents. The official documents relating to this solicitation can be obtained via BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority, which contains all information deemed pertinent to this project in ECUA’s possession. The BidNet Direct service will also provide notification of updates and/or addenda when tracking this project is selected. Each potential bidder shall be responsible for selecting tracking in BidNet Direct, and ECUA assumes no responsibility for same. Absent a specific request in writing via email to the Purchasing and Stores Division at Bids@ecua.fl.gov, potential bidders will only be advised of updates and/or addenda when tracking is initiated by the potential bidder in BidNet Direct. ECUA advises potential bidders, suppliers, and sub-contractors to rely only on information personally obtained from BidNet Direct and not from third parties.

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5. Manufacturer’s Name and Approved Equivalents. Unless otherwise specified, any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, information, or catalog numbers listed in a specification are descriptive, not restrictive. With ECUA’s prior approval, the bidder may provide any product that meets or exceeds the applicable specifications. The bidder shall demonstrate comparability in the form of catalog materials, literature, specifications, test data, etc., as applicable. ECUA shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether a product is acceptable as an equivalent. Any such request by a bidder must be submitted to ECUA by the question submission deadline.

6. Questions. All questions must be submitted to ECUA, in writing via email, up to August 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CT. Questions received after this time frame will not be answered.

Interpretations or clarifications in response to such questions will be issued by addenda via BidNet Direct, and only questions answered by addenda will be binding. Other interpretations or clarifications, whether issued orally or in writing, will be without legal effect.

Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Purchasing and Stores Division at Bids@ecua.fl.gov or during the pre-bid conference.

7. Withdrawal. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the start of the bid opening. No bids may be withdrawn within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

8. Modification. A bidder may not modify its bid after the start of the 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 ECUA prior to award. In such cases, unit prices shall not be changed. Additionally, in the event of a conflict between a written number and a numerically listed number, the written number shall control, and ECUA may correct the numeric number, so it conforms to the written number prior to award

9. Addenda. No information obtained from any source shall affect the risks or obligations assumed by the bidder or relieve the bidder from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract, unless properly documented by an issued addendum.

10. Limitation on Contact During Solicitation Period. There shall be a Cone of Silence in place during the period of time beginning when the bids/proposals for solicitations (Invitation to Bid or the Request for Proposal), or Requests for Letters of Interest, Qualifications, or Invitation to Negotiate, as applicable, are advertised and ending once the ECUA Board awards the contract, and any resulting Bid Protest is resolved or the Solicitation is otherwise cancelled. All communications concerning any aspect of any Solicitation, during the Cone of Silence period, shall be sent in writing and only to the sole point of contact identified in the Specifications included in the Solicitation. Conduct inconsistent with this section may be grounds for disqualifying the offending proposer from consideration or from submitting any future proposal.

11. Bonds.

a. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to ECUA for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Electronic bid bonds shall be accepted if submitted through BidNet Direct.

b. Upon execution of an agreement for this contract, a public construction bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum contract price with a corporate surety will be required for the faithful payment and performance of the contract. Pursuant

ITB 2026-23 Page 6 of 198 to Section 255.05 of the Florida Statutes, before commencing the work, the contractor shall record the bond and provide ECUA with a certified copy of the recorded bond.

c. An attorney-in-fact who signs a bond required herein must submit with each bond a certified copy of their power of attorney, which provides that it is current or effective as of the date of execution of the bond.

d. Pursuant to Section 255.05 of the Florida Statutes, a contractor may provide an alternative form of security in the form of cash; a money order; a certified check; a cashier's check; or a domestic corporate bond, note, or debenture as authorized in Section 625.317 of the Florida Statutes.

12. Subcontractors and Suppliers. A bidder shall include in its bids the names and addresses of the subcontractors and suppliers it has solicitated or whose prices were used to calculate the bid. Unless specifically approved in writing by ECUA, the low bidder will be required to perform at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the services (excluding material costs) required by the contract by using its own employees. A bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall supply the names and addresses of subcontractors and suppliers used for the project when requested by ECUA.

13. Insurance. The bidder shall be required to certify it currently has, or has the ability to obtain, the insurance required for the solicitation. Certificate(s) of insurance, as specified herein, shall be submitted at the time of execution of the contract.

14. Safety. The bidder shall conform to all ECUA safety policies and procedures applicable to this solicitation.

15. Taxes. A bidder shall not include taxes in its bid. ECUA is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes, and the tax-exempt number 85-8012640152C-4 applies.

16. Contract Formation.

a. No contract shall be formed between ECUA and a Bidder until ECUA and the bidder have fully executed the Standard Form of Agreement. ECUA shall not be liable for any costs incurred by a bidder in preparing or producing its response or for any work performed before the contract is effective.

b. This ITB shall be incorporated into the final contract between ECUA and the Bidder.

c. The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall execute the contract and obtain the bond and insurance certifications within fifteen (15) business days following delivery of the Notice of Award to the Bidder. If the Bidder fails to properly execute the agreement or obtain the required bond or insurance within the allotted time, ECUA may consider the Bidder in default, in which case the bid bond or check accompanying the Bid shall become payable to ECUA, the contract may be awarded to the next highest responsive bidder, and the Bidder may not be considered as a responsive bidder for future contracts for a period of at least one (1) year.

d. ECUA, within twenty (20) business days of receiving acceptable public construction bond, insurance certificate(s), and the executed Standard Form of Agreement, shall sign the agreement and return to the Bidder an executed duplicate of the agreement. Should ECUA not execute the agreement within such period, the Bidder may withdraw the signed agreement by providing written notice to ECUA of its election to withdraw.

e. A notice to proceed, executed by an authorized ECUA representative, shall be issued by ECUA and delivered to the Bidder when the Bidder may begin work on the project.

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Notwithstanding, before commencing any work, the Bidder shall record the public construction bond in the public records of Escambia County, Florida, and provide ECUA with a certified copy of the recorded bond.

17. Terms and Conditions. ECUA objects to and shall not consider any additional terms, modifications, or conditions submitted by a bidder, including but not limited to any additional terms, modifications, or conditions appearing in documents attached as part of a response.

In submitting its response, the bidder agrees that any additional terms, modifications, or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect.

Failure to comply with terms and conditions of the contract, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a response, shall be grounds for rejection of the response.

18. Conflict in solicitation. In the event of a conflict between any documents related to this Solicitation, the conflict shall be resolved in the following order of priority (highest to lowest):

a. Addenda to this ITB, if any (in reverse order of issuance)

b. Plans and Specifications

c. Standard Form of Agreement

d. Special Conditions

e. Supplementary General Conditions

f. EJCDC C-700, Standard General Conditions of Construction Contract (2018)

g. ECUA Engineering Manual

h. This ITB document.

19. Public Records. Article 1, Section 24, Florida Constitution, guarantees every person access to all public records, and Section 119.011, Florida Statutes, provides a broad definition of public record. As such, all responses to a competitive solicitation are public records unless exempt by law. Bidder is required to comply with public records laws codified in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and is specifically required to:

a. Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.

b. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency 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 this chapter 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 the public agency.

d. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to the public agency 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 the public

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IF THE BIDDER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,

FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS

RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS

AT (850) 969-3302, publicrecordsrequest@ecua.fl.gov, AND/OR 9255 Sturdevant Street, Pensacola, Florida 32514.

20. Conflict of Interest. ECUA is subject to Part III, Chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes.

Accordingly, bidders shall disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, employee, or other agent who is also an employee, officer, board member, or committee member of ECUA. Bidders shall also disclose the name of any ECUA employee, officer, or director who owns, whether directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the bidder or its affiliates.

21. Social, Political, or Ideological Interests. Pursuant to Section 287.05701 of the Florida Statutes, ECUA may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor and may not give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests.

22. Convicted Vendor. Pursuant to Section 287.133 of the Florida Statutes, no person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may do any of the following: submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; be awarded a contract with any public entity or perform work thereunder as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant; or transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

23. Scrutinized Entities. Pursuant to Section 287.135 of the Florida Statutes, a company or other entity is ineligible to and may not bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with ECUA for certain goods or services if the company or other entity: is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, is engaged in a boycott of Israel, is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

24. Lumber, Timber, or Other Forest Products. Pursuant to Section 255.20 of the Florida Statutes, any lumber, timber, or other forest products used in this project should be those produced and manufactured in this state, so long as such products are available and their price, fitness, and quality are equal to those produced or manufactured outside this state.

See Special Conditions for applicability.

25. United States-Produced Iron and Steel. Any iron or steel product permanently incorporated into this project must be produced in the United States as provided in Section 255.0993(2) of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 60D-16 of the Florida Administrative Code.

See Special Conditions for Applicability.

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Bid Protest Procedures

Any person whose substantial interests are directly and adversely affected by any portion of a Solicitation (including plans, specifications, or other requirements) or any decision based thereon (a “Protestor”) may file a Protest in accordance with the following rules. Failure of a Protestor to comply with the times provided herein shall constitute a waiver of Protest rights.

Notice of Protest of any portion of a Solicitation or intended decision based thereon shall be delivered to ECUA within three (3) business days of the Protestor’s receipt of the Solicitation or notice of any intended decision based thereon. A Notice of Protest shall be in writing, shall state the subject matter of the Protest, and shall be submitted to the following via hand delivery, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or electronic mail with the subject line clearly identifying the communication as a Protest and the Solicitation number (e.g. Bid Protest

– ITB 2045-500) to:

Attn: Executive Director 9255 Sturdevant Street Pensacola, FL 32514 Bidprotest@ecua.fl.gov

With a hard copy and electronic copy being provided to:

ECUA General Counsel, Robert O. Beasley 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, FL 32502 ROBservice@lawpensacola.com

Or subsequent Board Attorney

A formal written Protest shall be delivered to ECUA within ten (10) business days after the submitting of Notice of Protest. A formal written Protest shall state with particularity the facts and the law on which the Protest is based.

Upon receipt of a Notice of Protest, which has been timely delivered to ECUA, the Executive Director shall pause all actions of ECUA related to the Solicitation and subsequent award based thereon until the Protest has been resolved. However, if the Executive Director, at his/her sole discretion, determines that such a delay would be detrimental to the interests of ECUA or the public health, safety, or welfare, the Executive Director may direct that the Solicitation proceed and/or recommend to the ECUA Board that the Solicitation be awarded despite the pending Protest. In such an event, the award based on such Solicitation shall be subject to the outcome of the Protest, and ECUA shall give notice of such to the Contractor which is awarded the Contract. Notwithstanding, if ECUA does not prevail in the Protest, ECUA may take such action as it considers appropriate, which may include, but shall not be limited to, award based on the Solicitation to the prevailing party, cancellation of the awarded Solicitation, or readvertisement.

The Executive Director may provide a reasonable opportunity to resolve a Protest by agreement. If an agreement is not reached within such time as the Executive Director considers reasonable under the circumstances, the Executive Director 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, the Protestor shall submit a petition for review by the ECUA Board. This petition shall be made in writing and delivered to the Executive Director within ten (10) business days after notice of the decision of the Executive Director. 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

ITB 2026-23 Page 10 of 198 must also be accompanied by a Bond of an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the value of the Bid/proposal (“Protest Bond”). This Protest Bond shall be in the form required by the Solicitation for other bonds. Failure of the protestor to timely deliver a petition for review by the ECUA Board or required Bond shall constitute a waiver, and the decision of the Executive Director shall immediately be final and binding.

The Protest Bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of all costs and charges incurred by ECUA as a result of the Protest. If the Protestor prevails in a Protest, the bond shall be returned to the Protestor. If ECUA prevails in a Protest, ECUA shall be entitled to recover the costs and charges incurred as a result of the Protest.

Notwithstanding, the prevailing party of a Protest shall not be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees unless allowed by Florida Statutes.

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SPECIFICATIONS

for

Tank Maintenance 2026

Repairing and Repainting the Interior and Exterior of

One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank

“Woodchuck Tank”

Pensacola, Florida

ECUA Project No. RW0080 for

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

Pensacola, Florida

Prepared by

Tank Industry Consultants 7740 West New York Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214

TIC 26.072.F446.025

July 29, 2026

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SPECIFICATIONS

Tank Maintenance 2026

Repairing and Repainting the Interior and Exterior of

One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank

"Woodchuck Tank"

Pensacola, Florida

ECUA Project No. RW00S0

P.O. Box 15311

Pensacola, Florida 32514

July 29, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

(items prepared by TIC)

Detailed Technical Specifications...............................................................................DTS 1-39

A. Descriptions of Tank ...........................................................................................DTS 1 B. Scope of Work ....................................................................................................DTS 1 C. Definition of Parties.............................................................................................DTS 1 D. Evaluation Report and Site Inspection by Bidder................................................DTS 2 E. Additional Insured ...............................................................................................DTS 2 F. General Specifications for Repairing and Repainting the Tank ..........................DTS 2 G. General Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements ................................DTS 15 H. Specifications for Repairs and Additions to the Tank .........................................DTS 22 I. Specifications for Cleaning and Painting the Tank Exterior ................................DTS 29 J. Specifications for Cleaning and Painting the Tank Interior .................................DTS 33 K. Specifications for Cleaning and Painting the Tank Concrete Foundations .........DTS 37 L. Disinfection of the Tank and Piping ....................................................................DTS 38 M. Unanticipated Additional Work ............................................................................DTS 39

Drawings:

Riser & Shell Manhole Davits ............................................................................. MD Roof Rigging Openings ....................................................................................... RO Riser Safety Grate ............................................................................................ RSG Riser Manhole .................................................................................................. RSM ECUA Logo

Summarized Tank Information Sheet

Job Safety Analysis Form ....................................................................................................... 1- 2

Contractor Safety Checklist .................................................................................................... 1- 4

Daily Jobsite Safety Survey Report ......................................................................................... 1- 2

Submittal Check List ............................................................................................................... 1- 2

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DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Copyright 2026 Tank Industry Consultants All rights reserved

One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank

“Woodchuck Tank”

A. Descriptions of Tank

The 1,000,000 gallon steel elevated tank is located off of Woodchuck Lane in Pensacola, Florida.

The tank has a shell diameter of approximately 75 ft. It is a 12 column, double-ellipsoidal elevated tank of welded steel construction.

B. Scope of Work

Bids will be solicited for the complete cleaning and repainting of the tank on the interior surfaces, and the complete cleaning and repainting of the exterior surfaces with containment. Additional Work items include: removal and reinstallation of cathodic protection system, vandal deterrent and side plates, ladder safe-climbing devices, and roof vents; repair of concrete and grout; furnishing and installation of flange, screen, and elastomeric check valve for discharge end of overflow pipe, vent pallet screens, riser safety grate, riser manhole, manhole davits, new electrical receptacles in valve vault and adjacent to riser, new globes and bulbs for the existing double-globe LED obstruction light, and new anodes and reference electrodes for the cathodic protection system; seal welding of strut to wing plate connections; including other miscellaneous repairs and incidental items such as coordination with the OWNER, two year anniversary evaluation with washout and disinfection, disposal of debris, site restoration, etc. The above description shall serve as general information only and shall not be construed to limit the contractor's responsibility or obligation to comply with the Contract Documents and Detailed Technical Specifications. The Bidder is referred to the following Detailed Technical Specifications for the complete scope of Work.

C. Definition of Parties

The term OWNER in this specification shall mean the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority: P.O. Box 17089, Pensacola, Florida 32522-7089.

The term PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE in this specification shall mean Mr. Brandon Swindle, E.I., Emerald Coast Utilities Authority: P.O. Box 17089, Pensacola, Florida 32522-7089, telephone

850/969-3351, FAX 850/969-3378.

The term ENGINEER in this specification shall mean Tank Industry Consultants - Headquarters:

7740 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46214-2988, telephone 317/271-3100, FAX 317/271-3300.

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One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank

The term FIELD OBSERVER in this specification shall mean Tank Industry Consultants - Headquarters: 7740 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46214-2988, telephone 317/271- 3100, FAX 317/271-3300; or another designated representative of the OWNER.

The term CONTRACTOR'S COMPETENT PERSON(S) in this specification shall mean a representative of the CONTRACTOR who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. The name(s) of the CONTRACTOR'S COMPETENT PERSON(S) shall be submitted for review prior to performing any Work.

D. Evaluation Report and Site Inspection by Bidder

A Summarized Tank Information Sheets shall be made available to all Bidders. An evaluation report of the 1,000,000 gallon steel elevated tank, “Woodchuck Tank,” dated November 30 and December 1, 2021, complete with color photographs, may be reviewed at the office of the PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE; or at the office of the ENGINEER, by appointment. Interpretation of this data is the responsibility of the Bidder. Although reasonable care was used in making and reporting this evaluation and the Summarized Tank Information Sheet, conditions may be encountered which vary from those as reported therein. Submitting a Bid on the forms bound with the Contract Documents shall acknowledge that the tank and site have been inspected by the Bidder and the evaluation report has been reviewed by the Bidder or that the right to do so has been waived. Persons desiring to access the tank must provide evidence of insurance coverage to the OWNER as outlined in the Contract Documents.

E. Additional Insured

The CONTRACTOR shall list 1) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority; 2) Tank Industry Consultants;

and each of their officers, agents, and employees as additional insured on all insurance policies (except worker's compensation and employers' liability) and coverage which are required by the OWNER as specified in the Contract Documents.

F. General Specifications for Repairing and Repainting the Tank

1. Submittals: Four sets of Submittals shall be submitted to the ENGINEER for review at least two weeks prior to performing any Work. Submittals shall at a minimum include the items listed on the Submittal Check List included with these Specifications. A separate cover sheet such as the form bound in these Specifications, including the Item Number from the Submittal Check List, the Specification Section of reference for each submittal, and a brief description of each submittal included, shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR for each separate item submitted. Review of these submittals shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR

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2. Repair Standards: All design and repairs shall be in accordance with the local building code.

All design and welding shall be done in accordance with AWWA D100-21 Standard for Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage. Where tolerances, stresses, details, and modifications are not limited or provided by the AWWA Standard, the applicable sections of the following American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards shall apply. Unless otherwise specified, all steel structural and bar components shall be fabricated from new ASTM A-36 material, all steel plate components shall be fabricated from new ASTM A-36 material, and all steel pipe shall be fabricated from new ASTM A-53 material.

a. API Standard 650, Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, Fourteenth Edition (2025)

b. API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction, Fifth

Edition, Includes Addendum 1 (2018), Addendum 2 (2020), Addendum 3 (2023), Addendum 4 (2025), Errata 1 (2020), and Errata 2 (2025)

3. Painting Standards: All Work shall be done in accordance with the following requirements.

The SSPC-Vis 1-02, the SSPC-Vis 3-04, and the SSPC-Vis 4-01 shall also be used taking into account staining from prior paint applications. The SSPC Standards SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning and SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Blast Cleaning shall be modified to apply to each square inch instead of the approximately 9 square inch area indicated in paragraph 2.6 of each of these standards and shall be referred to hereinafter as SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning (modified) and SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Blast Cleaning (modified). Where the foregoing standards, recommendations, and specifications are conflicting, said conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the ENGINEER. Manufacturer's published product data shall be adhered to unless changed in writing by the home office of the manufacturer.

a. AMPP, The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formerly SSPC, The

Society for Protective Coatings and NACE, National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

(1) Steel Structures Painting Manual (Volume 1, 4th Edition and Volume 2, 2012

Edition, including Commentary Sections and Appendices).

(2) SSPC-AB 1 “Mineral and Slag Abrasives”

(3) SSPC-AB 2 “Specification for Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives”

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(4) SSPC-AB 3 “Newly Manufactured or Re-Manufactured Steel Abrasives”

(5) SSPC-VIS 1-02 "Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel"

(6) SSPC-VIS 3-04 "Visual Standard for Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaned Steel"

(7) SSPC-VIS 4-01 "Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Waterjetting"

(8) SSPC-VIS 5-01 "Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning"

(9) SSPC-Guide 6 (CON) “Guide for Containing Debris Generated During Paint Removal Operations”

(10) SSPC-PA 2-2022 “Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gages”

(11) SSPC-PA Guide 10 “Guide to Safety and Health Requirements for Industrial

Painting Projects”

(12) SSPC-SP 12, Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

(13) SSPC-SP 13, Surface Preparation of Concrete

(14) SSPC-SP 14, Industrial Blast Cleaning

(15) SSPC-SP 15, Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning

b. American Water Works Association Standards

(1) AWWA D100-21, Standard for Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage

(2) AWWA D102-24, Standard for Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks

(3) AWWA C652-19, Disinfection of Water-Storage Facilities

c. NSF International (NSF)

(1) ANSI/NSF Standard 61, Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects

(2) NSF/ANSI/CAN 600, Health Effects Evaluation and Criteria for Chemicals in

Drinking Water

d. the paint manufacturer's published product data

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e. these Detailed Technical Specifications

4. Welder's Certification: All welders and welding operators shall be certified in accordance with ASME, Section IX or AWS D1.1 (tests as described in AWS B2.1) to the procedures and processes required to accomplish the Work. Welder's certification papers shall be furnished to the FIELD OBSERVER for review prior to the commencement of welding on the tank.

5. Verification of Dimensions: CONTRACTOR shall verify all dimensions prior to fabrication or ordering any materials or parts needed for this Project. No additional compensation will be made to the CONTRACTOR for items that have to be modified, cut, or replaced because of inadequate dimensions used in ordering or fabricating items.

6. Subcontracting: Subcontracting of the cleaning and/or painting shall not be allowed. If a

SUBCONTRACTOR is used for other Work, the name and address of the proposed SUBCONTRACTOR shall be stated in the Bid Form.

7. Schedule Submittal: Within two weeks after receipt of the Notice to Proceed and prior to starting the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a bar chart or progress schedule indicating the anticipated schedule of the following functions:

a. move onto site and rig tank, including containment

b. repair Work (concrete and steel)

c. cleaning and priming interior surfaces

d. intermediate painting interior surfaces

e. finish painting interior surfaces

f. cleaning and priming exterior surfaces

g. intermediate painting exterior surfaces

h. finish painting exterior surfaces

i. tank disinfection

j. site clean-up.

Also indicated on the bar chart or progress schedule shall be the anticipated progress payment schedule of values. The bar chart and payment request schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted with the payment request. No separate payment shall be made for bonds, insurance, design, drawings, mobilization, containment of the cleaning and/or painting debris, or paint materials not incorporated into the Work.

8. Notification: The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER and the ENGINEER at least fourteen (14) days before starting the Work at the site. The CONTRACTOR shall reconfirm the commencement of Work with the OWNER and ENGINEER twenty-four (24) hours prior to starting Work at the site.

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9. Work Schedule: The repairing, cleaning and painting of the tank shall be accomplished in such a way as to minimize the length of time the tank is out of service and to minimize the number of days required for observing the repairing, cleaning and painting operations. The CONTRACTOR'S attention is directed to the OWNER'S requirements concerning Contract Time and Liquidated Damages.

10. Times for Work: No repairing, cleaning or painting is to be done in the night period between sunset and sunrise. The times for Work shall also comply with local, state, and federal regulations and laws regarding days of week, noise, and interference with activities of surrounding property owners. The following exceptions may apply:

a. Repair Work: Should tank interior temperatures be excessive for personnel welfare during daylight hours or should other job conditions make nighttime Work beneficial to the CONTRACTOR and OWNER, written permission may be granted by the ENGINEER and OWNER to conduct repair Work at night. This permission shall only be granted if the CONTRACTOR provides the proper lighting and safety equipment and informs the neighboring occupants and property owners.

b. Cleaning and Painting Work: Should tank interior temperatures be excessive for paint application or personnel welfare during daylight hours or should other job conditions make nighttime Work beneficial to the CONTRACTOR and OWNER, written permission may be granted by the ENGINEER and OWNER to conduct Work at night.

This permission shall only be granted if the necessary steel temperature, air temperature, humidity and dew point conditions are present and recorded during the application and initial drying or curing of the coatings. Also, the CONTRACTOR must provide the proper lighting and safety equipment and informs the neighboring occupants and property owners.

11. Tank Empty for Painting: The tank shall be drained during all surface preparation, application, and curing of the coating.

12. Operation of Valves and Equipment: All operations which would include closing valves, switching, starting, stopping, or removal from service of any equipment shall be done by the OWNER'S personnel. If the CONTRACTOR desires the OWNER to close valves, operate switches, start, stop, or remove any equipment from service, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a written request to the OWNER, and if the OWNER determines that such action will not adversely affect the operations of the OWNER to provide water, then the OWNER may close valves, operate switches, start, stop, or remove the equipment from service. Such requests shall be directed to the PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE so interruptions, if any, of the OWNER'S operations or systems will be no longer than necessary. The CONTRACTOR shall have a full complement of personnel working on a daily basis until the Work causing the interruption is completed. All Work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in close cooperation with the OWNER.

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13. Site Security: When not working on the tank or site (such as during the evening, weekends, holidays, or rain days), the CONTRACTOR shall secure all openings in the tank (greater than 8 in.), the exterior ladder, and access or rigging devices. Openings in the tank needed during ventilation of the tank shall be secured with bars, grating, or other means to allow sufficient air flow through the opening. The CONTRACTOR shall lock the site fence to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to the site, the interior of the tank, and the CONTRACTOR’S equipment and supplies. CONTRACTOR shall provide any temporary construction fencing required to enclose the construction site, storage, and equipment. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the security of the site, tank, equipment, and supplies during both working and non-working hours.

14. Personnel Background Checks: For security purposes, contractor personnel requiring access to ECUA facilities must submit to, and/or provide the results of, a criminal history background check to ECUA prior to initiation of on site work. Criminal history checks must be conducted by/through a law enforcement agency, or agency having access to such information. Public records checks are not acceptable. Additionally, an ECUA background/criminal history information form must be completed by all personnel requiring access to an ECUA facility.

Completed material will be submitted to the ECUA Security Manager, and will be protected from disclosure to the extent allowable by law.

15. Public Safety: CONTRACTOR shall protect the public from harm caused by the

CONTRACTOR'S actions and performance of the work. Prior to start of work or mobilization on site, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a site-specific Public Safety Plan based on the CONTRACTOR'S selected work methods. The Public Safety Plan shall include necessary plans and procedures to protect the general public from harm. The Plan should include such items, but not be limited to, requirements for safety exclusion zones, warning sign type and placements, protective barriers, safety and warning devices, devices for daylight and nighttime protection, and all devices required by state and local requirements. CONTRACTOR shall include a site plan summarizing the requirements of the Public Safety Plan for the specific work on the tank. CONTRACTOR'S Plan shall include the name of the Competent Person responsible for enforcing the Public Safety Plan.

16. Traffic Control Plan: The CONTRACTOR shall permit traffic to pass around the Project site with the least possible inconvenience or delay. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain existing roads and streets within the Project limits, keeping them open, and in good, clean, and safe condition at all times. If any traffic lane closures are necessary, the CONTRACTOR shall provide all flaggers, signs, and other traffic control devices necessary to warn and protect the public at all times from injury or damage as a result of the CONTRACTOR’S operations that may occur on highways, roads, and streets. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a traffic control plan. If no disruption of traffic is anticipated, then the CONTRACTOR shall submit a statement indicating this.

17. Water Supply: Water for the purpose of this contract, other than filling the tank upon completion, must be obtained by the CONTRACTOR through direct local arrangements

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