Deerhaven Process Plant West Clarifiers Recoating

The Deerhaven Process Plant West Clarifiers Recoating project, managed by Gainesville Regional Utilities, involves the removal and replacement of interior coatings for the west primary and secondary clarifiers, drop boxes, and the interior weir wall. The Front End Treatment system utilizes Eimco reactor clarifiers to reduce hardness and silica in cooling tower makeup water through lime soda softening and soda ash treatment. The scope of work requires the application of a prime coat of Duromar 2510 HB RED at 20 mils DFT, followed by a top coat of Duromar 2510 HB Grey at 20 mils DFT, with mandatory inspections by the GRU project manager after each phase. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent, with preference given to businesses implementing a drug-free workplace program. Bidders must provide a bid bond, and the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price, recorded in Alachua County. The contractor is required to maintain cyber liability insurance and adhere to strict confidentiality and safety guidelines. Invoicing is processed on a net 30-day basis, with a limit of one invoice per 30-day period, and must be submitted with detailed receipting reports. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 24, 2026.