Van Horn Reservoir Inspection and Cleanout

The City of Independence, Missouri is soliciting bids for the underwater cleanout, inspection, and documentation of the Van Horn ground storage reservoir under solicitation number 26038. The contract requires all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to complete the work as specified, with all bids submitted exclusively online through the PublicPurchase platform. Paper, fax, or email submissions will not be accepted and will not be returned. The bid response deadline is August 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and a virtual bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on the same day using the provided meeting link, ID, and passcode, with a phone dial-in option available for participants. All inquiries must be submitted through the PublicPurchase website, and no other method of communication will be acknowledged. The point of contact for the project is Merri Meade, who can be reached by phone or email for clarification on bid requirements. The work will take place in Missouri, and contractors must meet all qualifications outlined in the solicitation to be considered eligible.