Donner Trails Tank No. 2 Interior Coating Rehabilitation

The project involves the rehabilitation of a 160,000 gallon above-grade welded steel water storage tank located at 11570 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, California, under the jurisdiction of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District. The scope includes interior coating system rehabilitation through surface preparation via blasting, necessary weld repairs, and recoating with approved coating materials, along with the installation of a galvanic anode cathodic protection system as a bid alternate. The contractor is fully responsible for all aspects of the work including surface preparation, coating application, disinfection, testing, and compliance with all applicable standards such as ASTM, AWS D1.1/D1.6, NSF, UL, and California DOT specifications. All materials must be delivered in original sealed containers with clear labeling of manufacturer, brand, color, and identification number, and must remain unopened until inspected. Anodes, coatings, and other sensitive materials require specific packaging, storage, and handling protocols to maintain integrity, including climate-controlled storage, protection from moisture and UV exposure, and adherence to manufacturer’s recommended shelf life. The contract requires submission of shop drawings, test reports, and record drawings reflecting as-built conditions, and mandates full compliance with OSHA and California Safety Orders, including prohibitions on open flames during coating operations and mandatory use of air-supplied respirators and solvent containment systems. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-price contract awarded under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where the award is made to the lowest bid that is responsive, responsible, and fully compliant with all technical specifications. Bidders must submit a sealed hard-copy proposal by 2:00 PM on August 19, 2026, to the district office in Truckee; electronic submissions are expressly prohibited. Mandatory bid requirements include a bid bond, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, and a payment bond, all executed in accordance with state requirements. Compliance with California prevailing wage laws and submission of certified payroll records are required, and substitutions of materials or equipment are not permitted without formal written approval. The contractor must also maintain minimum insurance limits of $5 million in general liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, with the district named as additional insured. The project must be completed by July 30, 2027, with performance beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. No specific contract value is available due to incomplete pricing data in the solicitation, but the