East Putnam Regional Water Tank Maintenance

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for the East Putnam Regional Water Tank Maintenance and Inspection project, with bids due August 6, 2026. The project encompasses exterior and interior repainting and inspection of water storage facilities throughout Putnam County, including one 100,000-gallon elevated water tower and two 5,000-gallon pressure tanks.

Year 1 work includes exterior repainting, vent screen replacement with stainless steel screening, overflow screen installation, and cathodic protection access hole covers. Year 2 work includes interior abrasive blasting, epoxy priming and finishing coat application, caulking, and AWWA disinfection procedures. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services required for completion.

Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of experience under the same company name and three years in the contracting business, with successful completion of at least two similar projects. Required insurance includes workers compensation at statutory limits, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and comprehensive general liability of $1 million per occurrence with a $5 million general aggregate. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required; a certified check may be substituted. Payment and performance bonds are required upon award. Monthly invoices will be processed after service approval with five percent retainage.

The initial contract term runs from July 28, 2026 through July 27, 2031, with one optional renewal term extending through July 27, 2036. Award will be made to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder. Submissions must include one original hard copy, one duplicate copy, and all documentation on USB drive in PDF format to the Putnam County Procurement Department. Two addenda have been issued (Addenda 1 on June 29 and Addenda 2 on July 15); bidders must acknowledge receipt of both. Questions should be directed to Leigh Doran, Procurement Supervisor, at leigh.doran@putnam-fl.gov. Board approval is scheduled for July 28, 2026.