Tank painting inspection services

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is soliciting bids for Tank Painting Inspection Services through Invitation to Bid #23/24-87 for the JC Penney (East) Tank, a 960,000-gallon steel storage tank at 81 Batson Drive. The project requires part-time inspection services, estimated at 16 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks, commencing at the end of April 2024 and expected to complete within two months. Inspectors must possess specific professional qualifications, including AMPP CIP Level I or II certification, ASNT UT thickness testing certification, and OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification. The scope of work involves comprehensive monitoring of cleaning and painting activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as AWWA-D102 and NSF drinking water additives standards. The bid response deadline is April 1, 2024, at 11:00 am, with a virtual bid opening to be conducted via Zoom, and bidders are required to submit a lump sum pricing structure for the entire project.

The procurement is subject to the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates specific wage requirements: $16.59 per hour for employees with comprehensive health care benefits or $24.59 per hour for those without such benefits. The Living Wage Certification Form provides multiple exemption pathways for bidders, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c) tax-exempt status, employers with fewer than 25 eligible employees, and contracts valued under $25,000. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the ordinance suggests a focus on fair labor practices. The contract appears to be open to various qualified contractors who can meet the technical and wage requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project's scope suggests a moderate-scale professional services contract focused on specialized tank painting inspection services.