RFP: Northwest Treatment Plant Building Coating Removal

Brunswick County, North Carolina is seeking informal proposals for a coating removal project at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant's Administration Main Building located in Leland, NC. The solicitation requires a contractor to remove all coatings from exterior concrete walls housing clarifier basins and rapid mix portions of the treatment facilities, adhering to NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13 "Surface Preparation of Concrete" specifications. Proposals are due by January 10, 2025 at 3:30 pm ET, with project completion required by April 15, 2025. The contractor must provide comprehensive services including labor, equipment, materials, permits, insurance, and debris disposal. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, price, contractor experience, project schedule, prior work performance, available manpower, and equipment capabilities. A site visit is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Thad Hill at 910.253.1771.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the county will require extensive insurance coverage from potential contractors. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($2M aggregate), Workers' Compensation, Commercial Auto Liability ($1M), Professional Liability ($1M), and Pollution Liability ($1M). The proposal does not specify a precise budget range or potential award value, nor does it indicate any incumbent vendors currently performing similar services. Contractors will need to provide their own portable facilities unless alternate arrangements are made with the county. The scope of work is specifically for exterior concrete wall coating removal, excluding areas with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and minor areas that will be identified by county staff during the site visit.