FM 2483 1. 0 MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation

The City of Temple, located in Bell County, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the FM 2483 1.0 MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform full interior and exterior rehabilitation of an existing elevated water storage tank, including extensive surface preparation, painting, structural repairs, and electrical improvements. Key deliverables include project documentation, containment procedures, dehumidification, ladder and hatch improvements, safety installations, and detailed repair work such as grinding, seam welding, rafter replacement, and pit repairs. The bid packet was released on September 22, 2025, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Sealed bids are due on October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions accepted through the Bonfire online bidding portal or via hard copy to the City of Temple Purchasing Department. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, a Bidder Information Form, pricing sheets, a Bond Requirement Affidavit, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The project has an engineer's estimated cost of $1,130,000 and a contract term of 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an expected contract award in November 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project will follow prevailing wage rates for various construction classifications and is subject to local and state regulations governing public works contracts. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves rehabilitating an existing water storage tank located at 10285 FM 2483 in Temple, with design plans prepared by Kimley-Horn engineering firm. The rehabilitation scope includes technical improvements conforming to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards and American Water Works Association (AWWA) guidelines, such as replacing safety climbs, upgrading access tube lighting, repairing concrete pedestal spalling, and installing new floor painter's hatches. The project also includes an aesthetic enhancement with a custom logo wrap featuring the city's branding message "Temple: A Place You Love to Call Home" and "Pride Community Trust". The total project budget is estimated at $1,130,000, with potential for additional work through the alternate bid option that includes gate valve installations and ductile iron pipe work.