RFQ_PWD260316_Henry_Street_Water_Tower_Cleaning_-_Addendum_1.pdf
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- RFQ# PWD/260316
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- Marion County, Orlando City, Florida
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This is Addendum 1 to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the City of Ocala, Florida for exterior cleaning services at the Henry Street Water Tower, a 500,000-gallon elevated steel structure standing 185 feet tall located at 841 NE 8th Avenue. The solicitation (RFQ# WRS/260316) addresses soft scrub, low-pressure cleaning of the water tower's exterior surface and does not include paint touch-up or repair work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST at the project site. Vendors are required to provide all materials, labor, supervision, tools, equipment, and other necessary items to complete the cleaning project.
The addendum clarifies critical operational and environmental requirements for the project. All cleaning products must be environmentally safe and fully biodegradable with no bleach permitted in any quantity. The City will provide water at no cost to the awarded vendor; however, the vendor must deposit a refundable fee at Customer Service for a water meter installation on the nearby fire hydrant, with an alternative water source available inside the tower if a backflow prevention device is connected. Work must be performed only on days with wind speeds of 15 mph or less to prevent spray drift, and tarping is not required for the fence line or water tower. Lane closures on NE 8th Avenue or 9th Street are strongly discouraged; if necessary, vendors must obtain and pay for a Right-of-Way permit and comply with FDOT regulations. The preferred staging area is within the fenced area at the tower site.
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Addendum # 1
Date: January 7, 2026
To: All bidders
From: Caley Conard, Buyer
Solicitation Number: RFQ# WRS/260316
Solicitation Title: Mast Arm Painting
SECTION 1. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.1 QUESTION: Is any bleach allowed to be used for cleaning, even a small percentage?
ANSWER: No. Bleach is not allowed in any quantity. All cleaning products must be environmentally safe and fully biodegradable.
1.2 QUESTION: Will the City provide water free of charge to the awarded vendor for use in cleaning the water tower?
ANSWER: Yes. The City will provide water at no cost; however, the awarded vendor must visit Customer
Service to place a refundable deposit for a water meter. This meter can then be installed on the fire hydrant near the Henry St. Water Tower.
Note: Water is also available inside the water tower, but a backflow prevention device must be connected.
1.3 QUESTION: Are lane closures permitted on NE 8th Avenue or 9th Street
ANSWER: Lane closures are strongly discouraged. If a lane closure becomes necessary, the Vendor must submit a Right-of-Way permit application to the City for approval. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the Vendor, and the work must comply with FDOT regulations.
The preferred staging area is inside the fenced area within the tower site.
1.4 QUESTION: What is the specifications for tarping?
ANSWER: Tarping will not be required for the fence line or the water tower. However, the Vendor must exercise reasonable care to prevent spray drift. Work should only be performed on days when the wind speed is 15 mph or less.
1.5 QUESTION: Will paint touch up be addressed with this solicitation?
ANSWER: No. This solicitation will only address the soft scrub, low-pressure cleaning project, and will not include any provisions for paint touch-up or repair.
SECTION 1. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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