Fuel Tank Repair

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for fuel tank repair services in Potter County, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST via the PA Supplier Portal. This is a prevailing wage project (Serial Number 26-08798) under the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, requiring all contractors and subcontractors to comply with established prevailing wage rates and file weekly payroll certifications.

The scope covers cleaning and removing residual liquid and sludge from a 15,000-gallon above-ground diesel fuel tank located at 7 W Locust Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania; sandblasting the interior to manufacturer specifications; applying a Bar Rust 236 coating at 5–6 mil finish; performing quality checks and repairs; and reinstalling the manway. The contractor must obtain all required permits, inspections, and environmental sampling and testing, and must employ a Pennsylvania-certified Technical Level (TL) person on-site for the entire operation as required by the State Department of Environmental Protection. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027, with a minimum one-year limited warranty on work performed and parts installed.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must register in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file and submit electronically: the completed IFB, BOP-2201 Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, Certificate of Insurance, Domestic Workforce Utilization Form, Trade Secrets/Confidential Proprietary Information Notice Form, and GSPUR-89 Reciprocal Limitations Form. Pennsylvania resident bidders may claim preference status under the Reciprocal Limitations Act with appropriate documentation of bona fide business establishment.

Insurance requirements mandate Worker's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming the Commonwealth as additional insured. Questions are due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. An optional site inspection is available by contacting Brittany Ianson or Andi Fourness at 814-274-9181 during Monday–Friday business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.