RFP 2025-04 2MG Tank Rehab

The Town of Paonia is seeking bids for RFP 2025-04, a comprehensive rehabilitation project for a two-million-gallon potable water storage tank located at the Lamborn Water Treatment Plant. The procurement involves a full-scale tank rehabilitation, including removal of existing paraffin wax coating, lead abatement, metal repairs, installation of new access components, and application of new interior and exterior tank coatings. Qualified general contractors with demonstrated experience in similar water infrastructure projects are invited to submit electronic bids by June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 12, 2025, and potential bidders must submit proposals electronically to CoryHeiniger_PW@TownofPaonia.com with a carbon copy to Paonia@TownofPaonia.com. The project requires a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds set at 100%, and has a substantial completion timeline of 180 days, with final completion expected within 210 days. Liquidated damages are established at $750 per calendar day after the 180-day substantial completion deadline and $1,500 per calendar day after the 210-day final completion deadline.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The project is funded through a Colorado State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan, which mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. Certified DBEs or DBE consortiums are specifically encouraged to participate in the bidding process. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves rehabilitating an existing water storage tank with specific technical specifications for structural and coating modifications. Although a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work, including lead abatement, structural repairs, coating systems, and federal funding requirements, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Sherwin Williams has been approved as an alternative manufacturer for interior and exterior tank coating systems, providing some flexibility for potential bidders in meeting the project's technical requirements.