Aerial Painting Services

The scope of work for this solicitation is to provide protective paint and coatings services, and related materials to County departments/divisions on an as-needed basis and to support the proper assessment, access, preparation, and painting of County-owned above-ground potable water, wastewater, and irrigation quality (IQ) aerial pipes and appurtenances.

1. Assess Aerial

1.1. Contractor must inspect each aerial crossing (pipes and appurtenances) to evaluate existing coatings, corrosion, general condition, and any safety or access constraints.

1.2. Contractor must confirm with the Countys Project Manager the service type of each pipe (wastewater, potable water, IQ, raw water) to ensure proper color-coding consistent with County standards.

1.3. Contractor must determine the safest and most efficient means of accessing the aerial (e.g., from land, watercraft, scaffolding, or lifts) in accordance with applicable OSHA, State of Florida, and county safety requirements.

2. Access Aerial

2.1. Contractor must clear vegetation and minor obstructions, where authorized by the County, to allow safe access without disturbing protected species or environmentally sensitive areas.

2.2. Contractor must provide, construct, maintain, and remove any temporary access (such as platforms, ladders, scaffolding, staging, or containment) necessary to safely reach all work areas, including canal crossings and other elevated locations.

2.3. Contractor shall not block roads and pedestrian walk paths unless necessary for the performance of the work and only with prior approval of the County. Where a traffic control plan is required, the Contractor shall obtain all required permits/permissions and shall provide all necessary signs, devices, and flaggers in accordance with the approved MOT plan and the Collier County Right-of-Way Handbook.

2.4. For each project, the Contractor must submit a site-specific Safety and Health Plan to the Countys Project Manager five (5) business days before the Contractor begins to work on a project. This plan must include detailed protocols for fall protection, scaffolding/boom lift certifications, and watercraft safety.

2.5. Contractors must provide an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) to the Countys Project Manager five (5) business days before the Contractor is to begin work. The EPP must include containment integrity testing, spill response plans, and turbidity monitoring for work near water. If applicable, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be maintained.

2.6. For aerial crossings spanning navigable rivers or canals, the Contractor must comply with all U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) navigation requirements to ensure no obstruction to watercraft.

2.7. Contractor must comply with Society for Protective Coatings Quality Procedures 2 (SSPC QP 2) is mandatory for any project involving the removal of hazardous coatings.

2.8. For large or critical projects, the County may require third-party coatings inspection by an SSPC-certified inspector at key hold points, including surface preparation, primer application, and topcoat application. The Contractor shall bear sole responsibility for all costs, fees, and expenses associated with third party testing and/or inspections, including paying the third-party inspector, and further including the cost of any subsequentre-testing required due to non-compliant work. No additional compensation will be provided by the County.

3. Prepare Aerial Surface

3.1. In addition to manufacturer specifications, the Contractor must ensure that all surface preparation must comply with SSPC/NACE industrial standards. This includes SSPC-SP 10 (Near-White Blast Cleaning) for full repaints, SSPC-SP 6 (Commercial Blast Cleaning), or SSPC-SP 2/3 (Hand/Power Tool Cleaning) for spot repairs as dictated by the specific project condition. All work must also follow SSPC-PA 1 (Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel).

3.2. Contractor must remove all dirt, rust, scale, splinters, loose particles, disintegrated paint, grease, oil, and other deleterious materials from surfaces designated for coating using approved methods as it relates to Section 3.1 (e.g., pressure washing, hand/power tool cleaning, or blasting where allowed).

3.3. Contractor must employ containment and protection methods, including but not limited to tarps, screens, collection mats, and runoff controls, to ensure that no debris, wash water, or contaminants enter underlying canals, stormwater systems, or surrounding areas.

3.4. Contractor must collect, contain, and properly dispose of all waste materials generated during preparation in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, maintaining continuous environmental protection for adjacent structures, waterways, vegetation, and ground surfaces.

4. Paint Aerial Surface

4.1. Coating Materials The Contractor shall use a compatible, high-performance industrial coating system suitable for wastewater and utility environments, consisting of: Primer: Rust-inhibitive epoxy or zinc-rich primer Intermediate Coat (if required): Epoxy build coat Finish Coat: Chemical-resistant epoxy or polyurethane topcoat All products shall be from the same manufacturer and designed to function as a complete system. The County prefers systems equal or superior to the following examples: Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 primer applied at 46 mils DFT Sherwin-Williams Acrolon Ultra topcoat applied at 23 mils DFT Approved coating manufacturers include, but are not limited to: Tnemec, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, AkzoNobel, or County-approved equivalents. Color system requirements must/shall include: Wastewater: Sherwin-Williams SW4085 Safety Green or equivalent color Potable Water: Blue equivalent to C900 Blue Brute pipe color IQ: Pantone 522c or equivalent Raw Water (IQ): White

4.2. Color Confirmation The Contractor shall confirm all colors and coating systems with the Countys Project Manager prior to application.

4.3. Surface Preparation Pipes and appurtenances shall be cleaned of debris, rust, chalk, biological growth, loose paint, and other contaminants prior to the Contractor applying any coating. Surface preparation must meet industry standards and manufacture requirements.

4.4. Lead and Hazardous Coating Testing Contractor shall test older aerial pipes for lead-based paint or other hazardous coatings prior to mobilization. If hazardous coatings are identified, all work involving disturbance, removal, or containment shall be performed in accordance with: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction) requirements for exposure control, worker protection, and safe work practices. EPA 40 CFR 745 Subpart E requirements for lead-safe containment, waste handling, and cleanup verification. The Contractor shall bear the cost associated with the remediation and disposal of any hazardous material. Compliance with these standards is required and shall be incorporated into the Contractors work methods, safety measures, and handling of all hazardous materials.

4.5. Containment Over Waterways When abrasive blasting or high-pressure cleaning is performed over canals, rivers, or waterways, the Contractor must use full containment systems meeting EPA and SSPC guidelines. Methods that could release debris, paint, or contaminants into the water are prohibited unless specifically approved.

4.6. Workmanship All painting shall be performed by skilled and experienced industrial/utility painters. Surfaces must be clean, dry, and properly prepared. Finished coatings shall be uniform and free of runs, drips, sags, ridges, laps, or other visible defects, and shall meet applicable County utility standards.

4.7. Application of Coating System The Contractor shall apply primer, intermediate coats, and finish coats in accordance with manufacturer requirements for mixing, thinning (if permitted by the manufacturer), number of coats, dry-film thickness, and curing times.

4.8. Painting of Appurtenances All exposed piping and accessories (including fan guards, air-release valves, straps, supports, brackets, and similar appurtenances) shall be coated with the approved system and color.

4.9. Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Requirements Coatings shall meet the manufacturers required dry-film thickness for each coat and for the complete system. Typical systems require a total DFT of approximately 1220+ mils. The Contractor shall measure and document both wet-film thickness (WFT) during application and dry-film thickness (DFT) after curing, using industry-accepted gauges. Thickness measurements shall be recorded for each coat, at representative locations, and submitted as part of the project documentation.

5. Protection, Cleanup and Safety

5.1. Contractor must protect all nearby property, vehicles, equipment, waterways, fittings, and accessories from overspray, spatter, and damage; mask areas not to receive paint.

5.2. Contractor must maintain the project area free from accumulation of debris and rubbish; remove scaffolding, coverings, paint materials, and equipment upon completion of work at each site.

5.3. Contractor must promptly clean any paint brushed, splattered, spilled, or sprayed on surfaces not specified to be painted and restore them to their original condition to the Countys satisfaction.

5.4. Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and means necessary to safely access and complete work on canal crossings and elevated locations in compliance with applicable safety regulations.

5.5. The Contractor must comply with Federal and State right-to-know laws if hazardous materials are used. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be made available and provided to the Countys Project Manager or designee upon request. The Contractor is required to immediately report to the Countys Project Manager or designee any spillage or dumping of hazardous material on Collier County property. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with the cleanup of any such incidents.