On-Call Coating Specialists 2026-31

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for on-call coating specialist services to support various utility infrastructure, including storage tanks, pipelines, treatment facilities, and pump stations. The scope of work involves performing coating damage and failure assessments, providing repair recommendations for materials such as epoxies and polyurethanes, evaluating surface preparation, and conducting warranty assessments. These services may be required in confined spaces, underwater, or on elevated structures. The City intends to award up to two contracts, each with a not-to-exceed value of $500,000 over a five-year performance period running from November 2026 through October 2031. Selection is based on a best-value trade-off approach prioritizing technical merit over price. Evaluation criteria focus heavily on key personnel, requiring NACE CIP2 certification and at least 15 years of field experience, with additional points awarded for CIP3, welding, and underwater inspection expertise. Firms must provide three public utility references from the last five years and adhere to a minimum 5% Local Business Enterprise participation threshold for contracts exceeding $250,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 20, 2026, consisting of a separate response file limited to 12 pages and a dedicated cost file containing the fee schedule.