Purdom Tank One Recoating

The City of Tallahassee is requesting bids on complete recoating of Tank No. 1 at Purdom Generating Station under IFB 094-26-RM, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on July 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The tank is a 60-foot diameter, 42-foot tall carbon steel storage tank approximately 75 years old located at 667 Port Leon Drive, St. Marks, Florida.

The scope includes complete removal of existing lead-containing exterior coating under full containment, interior and exterior surface preparation, coating application per primer and coating manufacturer recommendations, chime repairs as needed, inspection, relabeling, and project closeout. Work covers the fixed roof, piping penetrations, manway, external stairway, and vent.

Bidders must hold current AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector Level 2, QP-1, and QP-2 certifications. Pricing is submitted as lump sum or per specified unit format. Performance bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation coverage.

Completion must occur within one year of contract execution, with liquidated damages assessed at $2,667 per calendar day for delays beyond the 365-day term. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder conforming to specifications. No MWBE participation plan is required. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, E-Verify requirements, and drug-free workplace certification. Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM, with answers provided by addendum on or about August 10, 2026. Award is anticipated in August or September 2026.