Rehabilitation of the Woodchuck Water Storage Tank

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) is requesting bids on interior and exterior repair and repainting of one 1,000,000-gallon steel elevated water storage tank in Pensacola, Florida under ITB 2026-23, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) and a pre-bid conference on August 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CT).

Florida Statutes Section 255.0993 requires that any iron or steel products permanently incorporated into the project be produced in the United States. The contractor must perform at least fifty percent (50%) of service costs using its own employees, excluding material costs.

The project scope covers rehabilitation of the Woodchuck Tank located on Woodchuck Lane in Pensacola, including interior and exterior repair and repainting of the steel elevated structure. Bidders must submit names and addresses of all proposed subcontractors and suppliers. A non-mandatory site visit is permitted prior to submission. The pre-bid conference will be held at ECUA's Finance Conference Room with virtual attendance available.

Substantial completion is required within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 150 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $250 per day for delays beyond final completion. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must provide a public construction bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum contract price, with all bonds and insurance certifications to be obtained within fifteen (15) business days following Notice of Award.

Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (CT). The Notice of Intent to Award will be published by September 11, 2026, with Board consideration on September 22, 2026 and Notice to Proceed expected September 23, 2026. ECUA is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.