Fire Hydrant Painting

The City of Beaver Dam Utilities is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive fire hydrant painting project scheduled for 2025, specifically targeting the sandblasting, priming, and coating of 100 municipal fire hydrants within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. The procurement opportunity requires contractors to perform detailed surface preparation using SSPC SP10 sandblasting standards, followed by application of specific primer (Devoe Devran 224HS or equivalent) and topcoat (Devoe Devthane 379 or equivalent) in fire hydrant red. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to apply coatings at 60 to 110 micrometers per coat and provide warranty coverage for color fading and adhesion. The bid submission deadline is November 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., with bid opening occurring privately by the Water Utilities Supervisor and Director of Utilities on the same day. The project timeline specifies completion between May 1st and September 30th, 2025, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make an award within 30 days of the bid opening.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified painting and municipal infrastructure contractors with demonstrated expertise in hydrant restoration. The bid documents do not indicate incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. The scope of work suggests a project-specific contract with potential future renewal possibilities, though no specific budget range is provided in the available materials. Contractors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, ability to meet precise coating specifications, and compliance with the city's prescribed painting standards. Payment will be contingent upon inspection and approval by the Water Utility Supervisor, indicating a rigorous quality assurance process. Interested bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications in the bid document to ensure full compliance with the City of Beaver Dam Utilities' technical requirements.