Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization for the Department of Public Utilities

The City of Troy, New York, is soliciting bids for the Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization project for its Department of Public Utilities. The scope of work focuses on water treatment plant infrastructure and optimization upgrades, including chemical storage area floor repairs, wall coatings for basins and baffles, sludge collector system replacements, and extensive concrete repair for basins involving vertical and horizontal cracks, spalled concrete, and expansion joints. The project also includes the replacement of handrails and fencing around tanks. All work must adhere to ACI 301 and 302.1 construction standards, ASTM E329 testing documentation, and EJCDC C-700 general conditions, with potable water materials certified under NSF 61. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5 percent and, upon award, furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act and American Iron and Steel requirements, and requires a Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Utilization Plan. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a preliminary progress schedule within 10 days of the contract effective date, weekly certified payrolls using form WH-347, and strict adherence to labeling and packaging standards. Total specified allowances include $150,000 for general contingency, $50,000 for lead and asbestos removal, and $75,000 for electrical contingency.