Aerial Crossings Pipe Painting Services

Collier County, Florida is seeking a qualified painting contractor to clean, prepare, and paint above-ground potable water, wastewater, and irrigation quality pipes at seven different locations countywide. The project involves approximately 6 potable water pipes, 5 wastewater pipes, and 2 irrigation quality pipes, many of which cross canals and require specialized access equipment. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and means necessary to safely access and complete work on canal crossings and elevated locations in compliance with OSHA regulations, with FDOT MOT Certification required if road blockage is necessary. Professional-grade coatings from approved manufacturers (Tnemec, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, or AkzoNobel) must be applied according to manufacturer specifications and the County's utility standards, with finished surfaces uniform and free of defects. The Quick Quote was released on January 15, 2026, with responses due by January 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. through the County's online bidding system. The award will be made to the responsive vendor with the lowest quote, with the purchase order term intended as a one-time purchase and prices remaining firm for the contract duration. Contractors must complete all site-specific work within 60 days of purchase order issuance.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project covers seven locations with pipe lengths ranging from 50 to 210 linear feet and pipe diameters from 4 to 20 inches. Vendors must be registered with E-Verify, possess appropriate business tax receipts, professional licenses, and a Florida Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business. Ethical standards prohibit collusion, bid rigging, and false information submission. The project requires skilled painters with experience in industrial painting, and all work must comply with Collier County utility standards and environmental protection regulations. Collier County will be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policy, with insurance certificates required within five days of award notification.