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Paxinosa Reservoir Tank & Recoating & 15th Street Tank Vent Replacement
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The Easton Suburban Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids through the PennBid platform for the comprehensive recoating and modernization of the Paxinosa Reservoir Tank and the 15th Street Tank, with bids due by 2:00 PM prevailing time on August 4, 2026. The scope includes internal draining, cleaning, abrasive blasting, and recoating of the Paxinosa Tank and its appurtenances, along with exterior power washing, power-tool cleaning, full abrasive blasting, and recoating of the tank shell, as well as epoxy sealing of the concrete foundation. Additional work involves installing new AWWA-compliant vents on both tanks and a self-closing swing gate on the roof access of the 15th Street Tank. All work must adhere to industry standards such as SSPC, NACE, and AWWA, with strict compliance required for surface preparation, coating thickness per SSPC-PA-2, holiday detection, and environmental controls. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified payment equal to at least 10 percent of their bid amount, along with documentation proving business qualification in Pennsylvania, financial responsibility, experience on similar projects, valid SSPC-PCCP or QP1/QP2 certifications, insurance coverage, and certifications of non-collusion and compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and Steel Products Procurement Act. The contract mandates the presence of a certified safety representative and a 24/7 emergency response designee on site, with hazardous materials handled in accordance with 40 CFR 173 and 178, and all coatings sourced from a single manufacturer with full labeling and expiration tracking. Materials must be stored between 40°F and 110°F, protected from moisture and sunlight, with recoating required if not completed within five months of blasting. All inspections occur on-site and are subject to the Engineer’s sole authority for acceptance. The contract prohibits the use of unlabeled or expired materials, requires biodegradable cleaning agents compliant with ANSI/NSF 61, and enforces strict indemnification clauses for subcontractors. Bids are evaluated based on overall value and bidder responsibility, with no LPTA methodology stated, and the Owner retains the right to waive informalities or reject any bids. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at the ESWA Water Treatment Plant in Easton, Pennsylvania. All submissions must be made electronically via Penn
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Northampton County, PA, USASet-Aside
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SEALED Bids will be received online via the PennBid Program by the OWNER until 2:00 PM, prevailing time August 4, 2026.
The project includes draining, cleaning, abrasive blasting, and recoating of the Paxinosa Tank interior and its appurtenances. Exterior work includes power washing, power-tool cleaning, full abrasive blasting, and recoating of the tank shell, as well as coating and epoxy sealing of the concrete foundation. Additional improvements include installation of new AWWA-compliant vents at both the Paxinosa Tank and the 15th Street Tank, and installation of a new self-closing swing gate on roof access at the 15th Street Tank.
Bidding documents are available at no cost at PennBid - https://pennbid.net/
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid Bond in an amount not less than 10 percent of the Bid total, payable to the Owner in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Direct all questions pertaining to securing Bidding Documents, the Bidder's list, and similar documents to Ms. Kyra Boston at GFT Infrastructure, Inc. (Telephone): 717 886-5746 or (E-mail): kboston@gftinc.com, and direct all questions pertaining to technical Specifications, legal documents, and submitting Bids to Ms. Sophia Liskovich (Telephone): 410-907-2682 or (E-mail): sliskovish@gftinc.com.
Laws and regulations applicable to this Contract include the following:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania "Steel Products Procurement Act" - Act No. 3 of l978 as amended
Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961, P.L. 987, No. 442). Bidders are subject to all applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania wage laws, and bids shall be prepared accordingly. The applicable wage predetermination is included in the Project Manual.
All contractors on this Project are required to ensure that employees and applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, marital status or national origins; and, that the statutes and regulations of federal and state law regarding non-discrimination are met.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 PM, prevailing time, July 20, 2026, at the ESWA Water Treatment Plant (701 N. Delaware Dr, Easton, PA 18042). Questions related to the pre-bid meeting should be directed to Ms. Kyra Boston of GFT Infrastructure at kboston@gftinc.com. The Owner reserves the right, at its option, to waive as an informality, any defects, errors, or omissions in any or all Bids; and to reject any or all Bids.
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