Re-Bid Alum Storage Tank Compliance

The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for re-bid alum storage tank compliance work at the Water Treatment Plant, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 404 of City Hall. The project is subject to MBE and WBE participation goals of 5 percent each, totaling a 10 percent MWBE participation target of the total contract value. New York State prevailing wage requirements and federal Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, with the higher rate governing eligible workers.

The scope includes installation of a new chemical transfer station, chemical contamination area, and miscellaneous small piping modifications to return the plant to compliance with prevailing chemical bulk storage requirements. Work encompasses eight base bid items covering mobilization and demobilization, partial demolition and chemical removals, site work, facility and chemical plumbing, tank monitoring system, interior chemical containment work with flood gate modifications, miscellaneous repairs and replacements, and a $15,000 allowance. Completion is required within 120 consecutive calendar days of receiving Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit lump-sum pricing for each line item and bid security equal to at least 10 percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check, bank check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, as required by Section 137 of the New York State Finance Law. All bidders must submit the New York State Vendor Questionnaire and an MWBE Utilization Plan with their proposals and demonstrate permanent place of business, adequate plant and equipment, suitable financial resources, and appropriate technical experience. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per consecutive day apply for failure to meet the 120-day completion deadline. The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder. No prior MWBE contractor is identified for this or a substantially similar contract within the past five years. Bid documents are available electronically or by pickup from the Department of Public Works upon payment of a $50 non-refundable administration fee.