Reinforcing Bar (Rebar) Cleaning and Epoxy Painting

The contract involves the cleaning of corroded reinforcing steel bars, or rebar, within concrete structures and the subsequent application of an epoxy coating to inhibit further corrosion and extend the lifespan of the infrastructure. This work is critical for maintaining structural integrity in aging or exposed concrete elements, particularly in environments prone to moisture, salt, or chemical exposure. The scope is focused on surface preparation, removal of rust and scale, and precision application of protective epoxy to restore durability and resist future degradation. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, assigned NAICS code 238290, which corresponds to other heavy and civil engineering specialization. It is issued by the Department of Transportation’s 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division and is open for response until August 6, 2026. The work will be performed on federal lands managed by the agency, though specific locations are not indicated. Only small businesses qualifying under SBA guidelines are eligible to bid, and the contract supports the government’s initiative to promote small business participation in federally funded infrastructure protection projects.