Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank Interi

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) is seeking a qualified wastewater coating application contractor for the Central Wastewater Reclamation Facility (CWRF) Influent Equalization Tank Interior Recoating project located at 2980 Old Chemstrand Rd. in Cantonment, Florida. The primary objective is to remove an existing failed coating and apply a new approved coating system to the tank's interior. Contractors must be an Accredited AMPP (SSPC/NACE) QP-1 Contractor with a mandatory qualification of having an AMPP Certified Coating Inspector Level II or Greater. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2023-05, with sealed bids due on October 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. central time. A mandatory pre-bid conference was originally scheduled for August 30, 2022, but was later rescheduled to September 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the CWRF site. Bidders are required to demonstrate at least five years of continuous operations in cleaning, surface preparation, and coating application for wastewater treatment facilities, and must submit comprehensive documentation including product data sheets, manufacturer certifications, and past project references.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be evaluated and potentially awarded through the ECUA Citizens' Advisory Committee on November 8, 2022, with final board approval anticipated on November 15, 2022. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves complex technical specifications for surface preparation, coating application, quality control, and inspection. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace and comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements. The project is located in Escambia County and Canal Point CDP, covering a specific wastewater treatment facility infrastructure upgrade. Successful bidders will need to provide comprehensive technical expertise in industrial coating applications specific to wastewater treatment environments, with strict adherence to Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) standards and certifications.