Water Pollution Control Plant Primary Clarifiers Trough Recoating

Moore County, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for recoating weir troughs on three primary clarifiers at its Water Pollution Control Plant located in Aberdeen, with bids due May 28, 2026. Bidders must hold an active North Carolina General Contractors License and supervisory personnel must possess certification from AMPP, SSPC, or NACE in protective coatings — the key capability gates.

The scope encompasses surface preparation and recoating of flow surfaces on PC-1 and PC-2 (both 62'-43/4" diameter, 1975/1977 vintage) and PC-3 (72'-11" diameter, 2011/2013 vintage). Work includes pressure washing per SSPC-SP1, sandblasting per SSPC-SP13 to achieve PCRI Concrete Surface Profile 3–5, and application of specified mortar, sealant, primer, and first and second coats. Materials must include AW Cook MSM or Sherwin-Williams Dura-Plate 2300 for mortar, Thiokol 2235M Polysulfide for sealant, and Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 5000 for primer. The County will provide sequential access to one clarifier at a time. A full-time on-site superintendent must be present throughout the project. A preconstruction meeting between the County Engineer and contractor occurs on-site prior to material delivery.

Payment is lump sum per primary clarifier. Work must commence following receipt of a Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. A 12-month warranty covering defects from final acceptance is required. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance of $2,000,000 general liability, $2,000,000 auto liability, and $5,000,000 umbrella coverage. Sealed bids must include a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, current W-9 Form, one original and one copy in a sealed envelope.