Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Project

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking a qualified vendor for the Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Project (IFB No. 250701), a comprehensive exterior renovation of four municipal water storage tanks. The project requires complete rehabilitation services, including pressure washing, painting, removing old coax brackets, and applying a new city logo to a 150,000-gallon Mall elevated water tank, a 200,000-gallon Newell Hill elevated water tank, and two 1.5MG concrete Ground Storage Tanks at the Main Water Plant. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in water tank restoration, with specific requirements including NACE-certified on-site inspection, compliance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards, and ability to complete the work within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on January 14, 2025, with a 5% bid bond requirement. The city will evaluate bids based on best value, considering price, specification compliance, performance history, and technical capabilities. Key deliverables include complete exterior tank rehabilitation following precise coating specifications, including multiple layers of Tnemec Series 1028 paint and logo installation.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with federal and local regulations, including E-Verify requirements and civil rights provisions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project will be funded through the City's procurement budget, and contractors will be required to carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The project does not indicate an incumbent vendor, and no existing technology integration requirements are specified beyond the current tank infrastructure. Contractors will need to work within specified time constraints, with work permitted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (except Sundays at the Mall location), and must coordinate potential logistical challenges such as minimal parking lot disruptions at the mall site. The city emphasizes flexibility and desires the project to commence immediately upon contract award.