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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the City of Artesia, New Mexico, for Twin Lonesome Water Tank Exterior Preparation and Painting Services. Bids are due by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The scope of work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the exterior preparation and painting of two 1. 5 mg steel water tanks. Key requirements include complete exterior tank preparation and painting, cleaning, surface preparation, coating application, protection of adjacent property, and final cleanup. The work must be completed within 45 working days once started. A one-year inspection and warranty are required. Bidders must submit sealed bids to the City of Artesia Purchasing Department. Written questions are due by May 6, 2026. Additional required documents include a bid cover page, cost response form, acknowledgment of receipt form, campaign contribution disclosure form, proof of insurance, and at least three references. Resident and resident veteran preferences may apply if applicable certificates are provided.
The work must be completed within forty-five (45) working days once work starts.
All successful bidders for items/services bid shall be subject to the terms of net thirty (30) days after receipt of the firm's proper and acceptable invoices by the City.
The successful bidder shall provide a one-year inspection and warranty for all work performed under this contract.
Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements and specifications of the invitation to bid, unless otherwise determined to be in the best interest of the city.
Bids may be accepted from vendors and/or factory-authorized dealers who are able and willing to provide responsive service to the city. Bidder must be able to offer the lowest cost/highest effectiveness, completely meeting all established state and federal regulations or exceeding the minimum specifications contained herein.
The city reserves the right to cancel all or any part of any resulting order without cost to the city if the awarded contractor fails to meet material provisions of the order, and except as otherwise provided herein, to hold the awarded contractor liable for any excess costs associated with the contractor's default.
Potential bidders may submit written questions to the Chief Procurement Officer about this intent or clarity of this ITB until Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Mountain Standard Time/Daylight Time.