5-26 City of Valdosta Water Tower Repair

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is seeking bids for a comprehensive water tower repair project located at 3101 Barrack Obama Blvd, specifically targeting the High School Water Tank. The procurement is a formal Invitation to Bid (Bid #5-26) with detailed specifications for surface preparation, painting, and tin replacement. Key deliverables include complete surface preparation, application of Tnemec Company, Inc. specified paints and coatings, and replacement of damaged tin between tank legs using MS Metal Sales T2 Wall Panel. The project requires contractors to provide a three-year adhesion warranty, with the manufacturer offering an additional five-year warranty. Bid submission deadlines are stringent: questions were due by September 2, 2025, answers were posted by September 4, 2025, and sealed bids must be submitted by September 9, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. EST to the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department. The project is anticipated to start in October 2025, pending City Council approval, with a projected completion timeline of 125 days.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and submit a complete proposal package, including a W-9 and Certificate of Liability Insurance. A 5% bid bond is required, and a performance bond will be necessary upon project award. No liquidated damages will be imposed for this project. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the city will select the lowest responsible bidder, considering factors of quality, performance, and contract specifications. The water tower holds 500,000 gallons of water, indicating the significance of the infrastructure being repaired. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will make the final determination based on what is deemed most beneficial to the city.