Hernando Beach Water Tower Maintenance

Solicitation 26-T01416 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners for the inspection, painting, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the Hernando Beach water tower and tank located in Florida. The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform annual inspections, complete exterior painting, and remove vegetation around the tower base to install a wash water containment system. The scope specifically includes the disposal of hazardous or non-hazardous wash water and the replacement of navigational beacon bulbs. Contractors are required to have at least three years of experience in water tower maintenance and must adhere to Federal Hazard Communications Standards and the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Bids are submitted via the County's eProcurement Portal, with a final submission deadline of November 16, 2026, at 10:00 am. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none total offer basis to the lowest responsive bidder, with a local preference for businesses located within Hernando County. Key requirements for a responsive bid include proof of active licensing, a list of personnel and equipment, and a certification of a drug-free workplace. Once awarded, performance must be completed within 14 calendar days of receiving the purchase order. Payment is processed via ACH within 45 days following the submission of duplicate invoices upon the completion of work orders.