Exterior Painting of both the Central and South Wastewater Facilities

The City of Fort Myers (located in Lee County, Florida) is issuing Invitation to Bid 26-045 to procure exterior painting and restoration services at both the Central and South Wastewater Treatment Plants located at 1501 Raleigh Street and 1618 Matthew Drive. The procurement encompasses comprehensive surface preparation, patching, stucco repairs, priming, painting, and protective coatings to improve aesthetic appeal, ensure consistency between facilities, and extend the structural life of existing surfaces. Key objectives include creating a uniform appearance across both treatment plants while addressing environmental wear and enhancing the facilities' presentation as representative of high operational standards. Mandatory contractor qualifications include five consecutive years in business under the current company name, evidence of qualifications to conduct business in Florida, no arrears or defaults with the City, and disclosure of any relevant legal or ethical issues. Contractors must submit a lump sum price for all specified work, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and comprehensive automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-submittal meeting on May 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at both facility locations, a question submission deadline of June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., a response submission deadline of June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the City's OpenGov portal, and proposed City Council approval on June 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible contractor with the lowest overall cost, with the successful contractor required to execute the agreement within 15 calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award and complete all work during standard City working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, though the City's standard procurement checklist references coordination with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) contacts in the county. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted materials, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. All paint materials must meet exterior-grade standards suitable for specified surfaces and comply with industry standards such as ASTM specifications for mildew resistance and adhesion. The contract is subject to Federal Highway Administration required contract provisions for federal-aid construction contracts, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions for contracts exceeding $100,000, nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity requirements, and affirmative action measures. The contractor must also comply with E-Verify requirements, Florida Statutes provisions, public records retention obligations for five years post-completion, and liquidated damages provisions assessed at specified daily rates if substantial completion is not achieved within the contract time period specified in the Notice to Proceed.