Surface prep and chemical containment

Westchester County, through its Bureau of Purchase and Supplies, is seeking a contractor for surface preparation and chemical-resistant coating installation at the Blind Brook Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Request for Bid (RFB-WC-25223) solicits professional services to prepare and coat approximately 938 square feet of secondary containment area, specifically the sodium hypochlorite containment floor and walls. Required work includes detailed surface preparation using diamond rotary preparation blades, vacuum-supported equipment, and advanced dust control systems, with bidders expected to utilize two portable electrical generators and employ personal respiratory protection. Contractors must follow precise installation procedures, including applying a penetrating primer, repairing concrete substrates with a polymer-based composite, and applying two coats of chemical-resistant coating in gray. The bid requires detailed work procedures, strict safety protocols, and the ability to work around permanent equipment while removing non-permanent equipment. The bid is due on September 9, 2025, before 2 PM, with the county reserving the right to award based on factors such as delivery time and technical specification compliance. Evaluation criteria will include pricing for concrete repair, chemical-resistant coating, job completion days, and crew/technician costs.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated expertise in industrial coating and surface preparation for chemical containment environments. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Blind Brook Wastewater Treatment Plant, suggesting potential integration requirements with current systems. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or total project value, instead requesting itemized pricing for specific components of the work. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, safety compliance, and precision in executing the specialized surface preparation and coating application. The project's technical complexity suggests that only contractors with specific experience in wastewater treatment facility surface restoration and chemical-resistant coating will be competitive. Potential respondents should carefully review the detailed technical specifications and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and approach to the project.