Storage Tank Inspection Services – Revised Bid by Lot

The City of Chesapeake is soliciting bids for inspection and evaluation services on all elevated and ground storage tanks for potable and non-potable water owned by the City, with proposals due May 29, 2026. The procurement is structured as a revised bid-by-lot solicitation, permitting bidders to respond to specific tank categories or the complete range of services.

The scope encompasses tanks within the Department of Public Utilities' public water distribution system and water treatment process tanks and production basins at two city water treatment plants. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in industrial tank inspection, relevant certifications, and experience with both potable and non-potable water system components. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive inspection of tank structural integrity, coating conditions, and operational functionality, with reporting standards and deliverable specifications established in the detailed scope of work document.

The bid-by-lot structure allows the City to award contracts to different qualified firms based on specialization or geographic service areas, optimizing cost efficiency and technical expertise. No estimated contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, or detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the source material. A complete scope of work document (823271tnakCpeake.pdf) is attached and required for full bidding preparation.