Aerator Tank & Flume Clean and Recoating of Interior and Exterior of Aerator tanks and Flumes

The City of St. Petersburg Water Department is seeking an experienced coatings contractor to perform a comprehensive cleaning and recoating project for two aerator tanks and associated infrastructure at the Cosme Water Treatment Plant. The project involves detailed surface preparation and application of new epoxy coating systems to both interior and exterior surfaces, including metal railings, roofs, floors, walls, columns, concrete trays, louvers, and other structural components. Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of experience in coating work, provide comprehensive documentation including product data and references, and meet specific regulatory standards, including NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification for drinking water system components. The solicitation was released on March 5, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 4, 2025, and bid responses due by April 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Minimum qualifications include ability to meet insurance and bonding requirements, and contractors must provide a project superintendent's experience profile. The project requires rigorous surface preparation, including high-pressure water cleaning, specific coating application techniques, and detailed inspection processes, with a 10-year manufacturer warranty on the primary coating system (Sherplate 600).

The contract includes provisions for the City's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, which mandates a percentage of work be performed by City-certified Small Business Enterprises. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with the City named as an additional insured. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the cost proposal includes line items for mobilization, interior and exterior work for two aerator tanks (GST #1 and #2), work on the bridge between tanks, and destructive investigation. The project emphasizes environmental preferable purchasing and health considerations, suggesting potential additional evaluation criteria beyond technical capabilities. The solicitation indicates a targeted infrastructure maintenance initiative that requires specialized industrial coating expertise, with potential considerations for marine and humid environmental conditions that may impact coating selection and application methodologies. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in water treatment facility maintenance and strict adherence to environmental compliance standards.