2025 Reservoir Coatings Project

The City of Pendleton, Oregon, is soliciting sealed bids for the 2025 Reservoir Coatings Project, a comprehensive water infrastructure rehabilitation initiative located in Union County. The procurement targets qualified contractors to perform extensive surface preparation, coating, and rehabilitation of two municipal water storage tanks: a 1.8-million-gallon Water Filtration Plant (WFP) Clearwell and a 1.1-million-gallon Southwest Reservoir. Key project deliverables include complete tank surface preparation, coating application, removal and replacement of compromised materials, structural component reinstallation, tank sealing, and final disinfection. Bidders must be prequalified specialized tank painting contractors and submit comprehensive documentation including a first-tier subcontractor disclosure form, non-collusion affidavit, and bid bond. Sealed bids are due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with bid opening conducted via Zoom or at City Hall, and the project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capability, compliance with specifications, and pricing, with the City reserving the right to award or reject bids in its best interest.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Oregon prevailing wage rates and are subject to potential liquidated damages of 1% per calendar day or $500 per day for work not completed by the project deadline. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security and demonstrate comprehensive capability in managing labor, materials, equipment, safety protocols, traffic control, and environmental compliance. Specific project requirements include dust prevention, noise control, and protection of existing structures and utilities. While a precise contract value is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through the City of Pendleton's public works budget and includes unit pricing for specific rehabilitation tasks. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of tank rehabilitation, indicating a comprehensive and technically complex procurement that demands significant technical expertise in municipal water infrastructure maintenance and restoration.