Exterior Painting of Shipp Road Water Tank, Bid No. 26019-3802

Paulding County Water System is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for exterior painting services on the Shipp Road elevated water storage tank, a 750,000-gallon facility (Bid No. 26019-3802). The procurement seeks qualified firms to execute comprehensive exterior painting work including pressure washing, overcoat application, and application of the Paulding County Water System logo on one side facing Ridge Road. The project also requires stabilization repairs to the access walkway/catwalk to ensure worker safety during painting and inspection operations. Bidders must possess a general contractor's license, maintain a minimum of one certified professional on staff in each of three categories (NACE Inspectors, SSPC Inspectors, and Certified Welders), and submit a Quality Assurance Program as part of their proposals. The contractor must arrange and pay for a NACE Level 3 Certified Coating Inspector from the paint manufacturer to verify compliance with specifications, while Paulding County may additionally hire a third-party inspector. Work is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with local noise ordinance regulations, and all materials must be ordered and delivered within 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted in three bound, typewritten copies in sealed envelopes to the Paulding County Purchasing Office by 3:00 P.M. EST on March 27, 2026, with interested parties requesting the full RFP package by emailing purchase@paulding.gov. The posting date was February 26, 2026.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories are specified in the available procurement documents. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the contract materials. Paulding County retains the right to waive formalities, reject any or all proposals in whole or in part with or without cause, and to accept the proposal deemed most beneficial to the county. Liquidated damages are established at $500 per day for contract non-compliance or delays. No pricing terms, budget ranges, or award values are disclosed in the posted documents. Mobilization may commence upon bid award, and the county will coordinate with the winning bidder regarding offline time needed for completion of the work.