Hernando Beach Water Tower Maintenance

Solicitation 26-T01416 is a term contract issued by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners for the inspection, painting, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the Hernando Beach Water Tower located at 4496 Shoal Line Blvd. The scope of work includes annual inspections of the tank exterior, base, legs, ladder, catwalk, and tie rods, as well as the maintenance of the navigational LED light. Additional as-needed services include pressure washing the exterior and performing both minor and complete repainting. All painting procedures must meet or exceed standards set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the American Water Works Association, and The Society for Protective Coatings. Qualified bidders must have at least three years of experience and three previous contracts of similar scope and size. Required submissions include a firm price proposal, a detailed equipment list, a list of personnel, and three professional references from the last seven years. Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida and hold all necessary specialty licenses. The contract requires significant insurance coverage, including a 5 million dollar excess/umbrella liability policy and a 1 million dollar professional liability policy. Performance for specific work orders must be completed within 14 calendar days of receiving a purchase order, with final acceptance determined by County staff within 10 days of completion notification. Bids are due by November 2, 2026, and are subject to a cone of silence period.