RFQ # 1135 Stone Robinson Water Resource Recovery Facility Tank Repair and Rehabilitation

The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority is soliciting quotes through Request for Quote (RFQ) #1135 for comprehensive tank repair and rehabilitation services at the Stone Robinson Water Resource Recovery Facility located in Charlottesville, Virginia, spanning the jurisdictions of Albemarle County and Chesapeake City. The procurement encompasses temporary wastewater pumping and hauling during facility shutdown, complete removal and reinstallation of existing process equipment, sandblasting of all interior metal surfaces and exterior surfaces extending six inches below grade, installation of metal fabrications to address deteriorated steel, application of professional-grade industrial coatings suitable for immersion service in municipal wastewater environments with hydrogen sulfide vapor exposure, a mandatory seven-day operational performance review of reinstalled equipment, site restoration, and all associated project work. Contractors must submit lump-sum quotes covering all labor, equipment, and materials by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via mail, hand delivery, email, or the eVA Procurement Website, with substantial completion required by July 15, 2026, and final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Required qualifications include minimum OSHA 10 Certification for both the on-site safety representative and company safety representative, five years of documented experience applying similar industrial coatings on comparable projects with manufacturer certification, compliance with AWS D1.1 welding standards and AISC construction standards, and possession of comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation at Virginia statutory limits, general liability of $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Contractors must submit proof of insurance and a temporary wastewater pumping and hauling plan at least 15 working days before facility shutdown, and all work must be performed during regular business hours (8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday) unless otherwise authorized in writing.

No specific set-aside designations, restrictions on entity types, or disadvantaged enterprise provisions are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project specifications require integration with existing process equipment already installed at the facility, which was constructed in 1988; lead paint is not anticipated to be present. Acceptable coating manufacturers include BASF, CIM Industries, General Polymers, L&M Construction, Sherwin Williams, and Tnemec, and all products must be lead, chromate, mercury, and heavy metals free with VOC compliance under the Clean Air Act. A two-year warranty from the date of substantial completion is mandated for all coating systems, with the contractor responsible for repairs of any coating failures at no cost to the authority. No bid bond is required if the bid falls below the authority's threshold, no liquidated damages or retainage provisions apply, and no wage rate requirements are specified for this project. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.