Quartz Hill Water Treatment Plant Clearwell 1 & 2 Recoating

The Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency is soliciting bids for the interior and exterior recoating of two 9-million-gallon water tanks at the Quartz Hill Water Treatment Plant in Palmdale, California. The project scope for Clearwell No. 1 includes interior surface preparation, structural steel repairs, seismic upgrades, replacement of the ladder, roof hatch, and vent screens, installation of new tank vents, and recoating with 100% solids epoxy, alongside exterior recoating and coal tar epoxy repair. Clearwell No. 2 requires only exterior surface preparation and recoating with epoxy primer and urethane topcoat. The baseline project schedule is 250 calendar days, and the work must adhere to the 2018 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Agency's administrative office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price. Requirements for submission include a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid, a non-collusion declaration, an industrial safety record, and a resume for the on-site construction manager. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including pollution liability. Payment terms include a 5 percent retention on progress payments, and the project is classified as a public work requiring the payment of prevailing wages.