Wet Well Coating Services

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho), the largest provider of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services in Osceola County, Florida, with service areas extending into Orange and Polk counties, is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB-26-024) to procure wet well coating services on an as-needed basis for multiple lift station projects. The scope of work encompasses removal of existing coatings, surface preparation, application of coating systems to wet well walls and sloped surfaces, and disposal of debris and wastewater, with typical wet well dimensions ranging from 6 to 12 feet in diameter and 15 to 27 feet in depth. Toho anticipates rehabilitating or replacing approximately eight to ten lift stations annually, with estimated annual quantities of 9,034 square feet for previously coated wet wells, 2,407 square feet for new wet wells, and 9,034 square feet for removal and disposal of existing coatings. Deliverables include the provision of a ten-year warranty covering material systems and their application under domestic wastewater and wastewater gas exposure environments. Qualified bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through submission of three to five project references from the past three years, proof of manufacturer-trained or manufacturer-approved applicators, and evidence of successfully completing a minimum of three similar wet well coating projects within the past five years. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price basis per square foot of coating applied, with all costs including labor, materials, equipment, supervision, mobilization, demobilization, maintenance of traffic, safety compliance, and testing included in the unit price; fuel surcharges are not permitted and prices must remain firm for the duration of the contract. Materials must conform exclusively to the Approved Manufacturer's List, which includes only GML Coatings LLC (Green Monster Liner) and CCI Spectrum Inc. (Spectra Shield) products, with no substitutions permitted. The question deadline is April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with sealed bids due May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the Bonfire e-procurement portal, and no pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises; however, the awarded contractor must comply with all Florida vendor eligibility requirements, including E-Verify registration, public entity crime certifications, drug-free workplace compliance, and anti-human trafficking attestations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The initial contract term runs for three years from the date of execution through July 31, 2029, with Toho retaining the right to renew for two additional one-year periods and to unilaterally extend for up to ninety days at the same terms and conditions. The awarded contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability, with Toho named as certificate holder and additional insured. While specific budget or award values are not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, the estimated annual quantities of approximately 20,475 square feet of coating services provide a basis for contractors to calculate potential annual contract values based on their submitted unit prices per square foot.