Renovation of a water / sewer project in Smithfield, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The project is generally described as rehabilitation of the existing 400,000-gallon elevated water storage tank located off South Church Street to include the following: removal of existing interior and exterior coatings, surface preparation, application of new interior and exterior coatings, recoating the piping (to include valves and associated appurtenances), removal of the existing cathodic protection system, welding any pits with depths greater than 10% of the plate thickness of the tank cone and bottom plates, seal welding the underside of the two stiffener rings on the exterior of the access tube, relocating the antenna cable and electrical lights fixture and conduit runs along the interior ladder, replacing the lights inside the access tube, replacing the gasket in the access tube's pressure style manway, relocating the antenna cable on the roof to prevent tripping hazards, seal welding circular roof handrail posts to the roof plate attachments, installing a flapper valve on the overflow pipe outlet, and replacing the existing aviation lights. The project also involves removing inactive antennas and associated cables as well as relocating the existing active SCADA antenna to a temporary mount and protecting the cables during abrasive blasting so that it remains active throughout construction Bid Security in the amount of Five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. Should the Contractor fail to Substantially Complete the work on or before the 180-day construction phase established for Substantial Completion Date, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the sum of $1,000.00 for each consecutive calendar day that the terms of the Contract remain unfulfilled. Questions concerning this Invitation for Bid shall be addressed to Nicholas Robertson, P.E., Project Manager Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc at (757) 320-2457, or by email to nicholas.robertson@kimley-horn.com. The Owner reserves the right to waive minor non-substantive errors in the bid, to reject any/or all bids, to award any bid in whole or in part and award the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder should bid exceed available funds. The Town of Smithfield does not discriminate in the solicitation or awarding of contract on the basis of race, religion, faith-based organizations, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by State or Federal law.