Bid NO. 27-05 Autumn Road Half Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank Restoration

The City of Huntsville, Texas is requesting sealed bids for restoration and recoating of a half-million-gallon welded steel water storage tank at 3391 Autumn Road under Bid NO. 27-05, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time and a mandatory site visit on October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes complete interior and exterior protective coating system replacement using NSF-approved three-coat systems with Tnemec products; minor structural repairs comprising rafter replacement (10 units), new roof vents (4 units), and approximately 250 pit welds deeper than 1/8 inch; and surface preparation to near-white blast cleaning (SSPC-SP-10) for interior surfaces and commercial blast cleaning (SSPC-SP-6) for exterior surfaces. The vendor is responsible for all surface preparation, coating materials, equipment, dehumidification, ventilation, containment systems, waste disposal, and disinfection. A one-year warranty covering rust, peeling, flaking, or poor adhesion is required, with a first anniversary inspection approximately one year after project completion and acceptance.

The contract runs 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day for work not completed within that period and a maximum of five weather delay days allowed. A 10 percent bid bond is required at submission; a performance bond from a certified Texas surety company is due within 10 days of award. The City will award based on best value to the most responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specification requirements. Award preparation is anticipated in November 2026, with contract execution effective from the date of award.

Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must submit all pricing on the provided price chart for rafter replacement, roof vents, pit welds, and labor and materials for blasting operations.