IFB No. 500630-FY27-22 Water Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection Services

The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, is soliciting bids under IFB No. 500630-FY27-22 for the cleaning, inspection, and disinfection of its distribution system water storage tanks. The scope includes triennial comprehensive evaluations of five tanks, including elevated multi-leg, composite, and ground storage types, as well as as-needed cleaning and disinfection services. Performance is structured around two annual mobilization windows, from March 1 to May 31 and September 1 to October 31, with the restriction that only one tank may be out of service at a time. All disinfection must adhere to the AWWA C652 Method 2 Disinfection Standard, and contractors must provide detailed evaluation reports with at least 20 color photographs within 30 days of each inspection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder authorized to do business in Virginia. Key requirements include the provision of at least three similar projects completed within the last ten years and the mandate that field inspectors and report preparers be NACE Coatings Certified with a minimum of five years of experience. Bidders must submit their responses as a single PDF via the eVA portal by November 5, 2026, including all required qualification and certification forms. Awarded contractors must maintain general liability and automobile insurance of at least $1,000,000 each, as well as workers compensation insurance. Payment is processed within 30 days of invoice receipt or service completion, following verification through the Town's third-party validation provider.