Ground Storage Tank Rehab - Homeward Way and First Colony CWA2503

The City of Sugar Land is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of two ground storage tanks located at Homeward Way and First Colony, identified as CWA2503, under solicitation number 2026-ITB-033. The project requires complete surface preparation and protective coating of interior and exterior steel surfaces on 0.3M and 1.5M gallon capacity welded steel tanks, including removal and replacement of deteriorated shell, floor, and roof plates, welding repairs, installation of cathodic protection components such as magnesium anodes and copper sulfate electrodes, and application of specified coatings meeting SSPC, ASTM, and ANSI/NSF 61 standards. All work must comply with OSHA regulations, involve proper waste handling and disposal per TCEQ guidelines, and ensure materials are delivered in original, unopened containers stored on elevated skids to prevent contamination. The scope also includes scaffolding, lighting, and protection of adjacent property, with all coatings required to meet VOC regulations and achieve designated dry film thicknesses. Performance is tied to a Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion expected within a set number of calendar days, and final acceptance contingent upon rigorous on-site inspections of blasted surfaces, welds, coating integrity, and joint sealants using standards such as SSPC-Vis 1, ASTM D4417, and NACE RP0188. Bids must be submitted in hard copy to City Hall by August 20, 2026, with supporting documentation including financial statements, a bid bond, insurance certificates, a conflict of interest questionnaire, and certification regarding debarment or suspension. Offerors must verify compliance with Texas laws prohibiting participation in international boycotts and will be evaluated based on business location, equipment adequacy, financial capability, technical experience, past performance, bid balance, and overall compliance with bid requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the City, not strictly on lowest price. Key attachments include the project manual, detailed plans, and an addendum template. The contract does not specify a formal contract type beyond indications of a fixed-price arrangement, nor does it reference federal accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF. Payment will be processed via monthly pay applications submitted by the 15th of each month. The successful bidder must provide a field office, ensure site safety, and submit a Certificate of Interested Persons upon award as required by Texas law. No barcoding, MIL-STD, or