ITB 20242064 Digester and SHT Coating

The City of Eugene, Oregon, located in Lane County, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20242064 for a specialized coating project at their Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive coating work on two critical infrastructure components: the interior roof of the #1 Anaerobic Digester and the interior cover of the #1 Sludge Holding Tank. Specific project requirements include surface preparation, application of a 100% elastomeric polyurethane coating system for the digester roof and a 2-part premium novolac epoxy coating system for the sludge holding tank lid. The project demands a contractor capable of completing all work within 70 days of the notice to proceed, with mandatory pre-job meetings and inspections by the coating manufacturer's representative. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024, and bids are due by June 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and demonstrate the ability to meet strict technical specifications for surface preparation, coating application, testing, and cleanup.

Two bidders, F.D. Thomas, Inc. and Long Painting Company, submitted bids for the project, with Long Painting Company offering the lowest responsive bid of $702,200. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses were noted in the solicitation documents, and no COBID (Certified Oregon Business Inclusion and Diversity) certified firms were identified in the bid responses. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must provide all necessary permits, materials, labor, supervision, equipment, and quality testing, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA requirements. The contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship, and bidders must demonstrate comprehensive safety protocols, particularly for confined space entry. Protests regarding the award can be submitted to the City Purchasing Manager by July 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM, in accordance with City of Eugene Administrative Order 44-14-08 and Public Contracting Rule 137-047-0740.