Ground Storage Tanks Rehabilitation

The City of Lindale, Texas is requesting sealed bids on the rehabilitation of two 250,000-gallon steel ground portable water tanks, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindale City Hall. Addendum No. 1 revised the original September 8 bid opening date.

The scope encompasses rehabilitation of both tanks to specifications and engineering requirements established by The C.T. Brannon Corporation, the contract's engineer of record. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving written Notice to Proceed and substantially complete all work within 120 calendar days thereafter; liquidated damages apply for failure to meet the completion deadline.

A bid guaranty equal to five percent of the bid amount is required in the form of a cashier's check or bid bond. The successful bidder must execute a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Maintenance Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($500,000/$1,000,000 bodily injury and $500,000 property damage), Business Automobile Liability (same limits), All Risk Builder's Risk, statutory Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability, and Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability coverage.

All proposal items, including alternatives, must be priced; unbalanced bids are not acceptable. The contractor bears responsibility for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, insurance, and incidentals. Sales tax is excluded due to the City of Lindale's tax-exempt status. Sealed proposals may be submitted by hand delivery, U.S. Postal Service, courier service, or electronic mail prior to the deadline.