This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the City of Redding, California, for water storage tank repair and maintenance services for a period of up to 10 years. Proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and job walks are scheduled for March ****, 2026. The scope of work includes full-service repairs and maintenance of eleven potable water storage tanks, including structural repairs, steel tank coating (interior and exterior), annual visual inspections, interior cleaning and inspections, on-call and emergency services, and cathodic protection systems. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to firm experience, project team expertise, and possess relevant licenses and certifications. Proposals must include a detailed cost proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of technical qualifications and cost. The deadline for submitting questions is March 25, 2026.
The bid proposals must be received by the City Clerk's office prior to 3:00 p. m. PT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The provided text does not explicitly state the payment terms for the awarded contract.
The consultant shall provide full 100% warranty coverage of all labor, equipment, materials, and workmanship for the entire duration of the services contract or a minimum of one (1) year from the date of installation, whichever occurs later.
The city will award any resulting contract in a manner consistent with the City Purchasing Ordinance, and the selection committee will evaluate proposals based on corporate profile stability, firm experience, project team qualifications and experience, project approach and schedule, geographic location of the project team, and cost proposal.
The project team shall demonstrate experience in the successful completion of spread-cost long-term water storage tank services contracts, and the consultant shall furnish sufficient qualified, trained, and experienced personnel. Specific qualifications for the firm and project team are detailed in Section V of the RFP.
The provided text does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or contract breaches.
Mandatory pre-proposal meetings and job walks are scheduled for March ****, 2026. Proposers must attend the pre-proposal meeting and job walks to be considered responsive.
The text mentions that attendees may be required to measure and take samples of existing paints during the job walk, but it does not specify a general requirement for sample submission with the proposal.
The cutoff date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid is 5:00 p. m. PT on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.