Fire Hydrant Painting

The City of Beaver Dam Utilities in Wisconsin is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive fire hydrant painting project scheduled for 2024. The procurement involves sandblasting, priming, and coating 100 municipal fire hydrants with specific technical requirements, including complete surface preparation through sandblasting, applying Devoe Devran 224HS primer, and finishing with Devoe Devthane 379 in Fire Hydrant Red. The work must be executed between May 1st and September 30th, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024. Bidders must submit proposals via email to Joe Lehner, Water Utility Supervisor, at jlehner@ci.beaverdam.wi.gov or by mail to the City of Beaver Dam Utilities office. The city will privately open bids on January 5, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., and reserves the right to award the contract or reject all bids within thirty days of opening. Bid submissions must include comprehensive warranty coverage details for color fading and surface adhesion, and all work is subject to inspection and approval by the Water Utility Supervisor before payment.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications were mentioned in the procurement documents. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal most advantageous to the municipality. No precise budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with expertise in municipal infrastructure painting and coating services. All work will be evaluated based on compliance with detailed technical specifications, warranty provisions, and the ability to complete the project within the designated timeframe of May 1st to September 30th, 2024. Bidders must be prepared to adhere to strict quality standards and obtain prior written approval for any deviations from the specified requirements. The contract will be awarded based on a comprehensive assessment of technical capability, warranty offerings, and overall value to the City of Beaver Dam Utilities.