SMALL WORKS Inspecting and Cleaning Services City’s Water System Tanks

The City of Oak Harbor, Washington is soliciting sealed bids for inspection and cleaning services on four potable water storage tanks, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. This is a Small Public Works Contract valued more than $50,000 and up to $350,000 with a single-year term; prevailing wage requirements apply.

The scope covers interior and exterior inspections of four reservoirs (North Reservoir 4 million gallons, West Reservoir 1 at 2 million gallons, West Reservoir 2 at 500,000 gallons, and East Reservoir at 500,000 gallons), interior cleaning, high-resolution video recording with narration, live video feed and voice communication during procedures, and a condition assessment report detailing observations, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions. All work must comply with WISHA, OSHA, ANSI, ACDE regulations and AWWA C652-02 standards. Inspections and cleaning must be completed by September 30, 2026, with final reports due October 31, 2026.

Contractor qualifications require at least five years of experience inspecting and cleaning municipal water tanks and registration on the Washington State MRSC Contractor Roster. All divers must wear disinfected vulcanized-rubber dry suits and hard hats or helmets dedicated for potable water use; SCUBA and full-face masks are not acceptable. Required insurance includes automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), commercial general liability ($2 million each occurrence and aggregate), contractors pollution liability ($2 million per loss and annual aggregate), and workers' compensation.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or cash deposit with proposals. The bid package must include a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Anti-Discrimination Affidavit, and Contractor Certification of Wage Law Compliance; missing documents render bids nonresponsive. Site visits are highly encouraged but not required; interested bidders should contact Sandra Place at splace@oakharbor.org to arrange access. Sealed bids are due at the City Clerk's office, 865 SE Barrington Drive.