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

Project Name: Otter Lake Water Commission, Virden, Illinois 100,000 Gallon Spheroid Exterior Repaint with Containment Wet Interior Repaint Dry Interior Repaint And Miscellaneous Repairs Note: This project name is to be understood to include the entire scope of project as defined and detailed by these specifications and Contract Documents. There will be no refund of handling charge for return of specification packages, or in the digital format. Format Cost Bidding Requirements $200.00 Electronic download of Bidding Requirements by email (PDF) $100.00 For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders, and if applicable Supplemental Instructions to Bidders, that are included in the Bidding Requirements. Note l: The Engineer assumes no responsibility to supply Builders Exchanges and similar plan review rooms with all addenda issued. An attempt will be made to do so; however, only registered plan holders will be notified by email of expected or late term addendum with short preparation times. Note 2: Prequalification of BIDDERS - Dixon Engineering will review qualifications of all Contractors and determine their status. Contractors will be prequalified for different sized tanks and towers based on experience, workmanship, successful Project completions with DIXON and Contractor's financial data. Prequalification protocol is in the Instructions to Bidders. Any Contractor who has any projects in dispute or unfinished because of Contract problems will be considered NOT prequalified. Disqualification will result in the return of any handling fee for Bidding Documents. SCHEDULE and LIQUIDATED DAMAGES The Contractor is to abide by the following schedule: Commence work on or after September 1, 2023. Substantial Completion by October 27, 2023, including cure and disinfection time. The tank may be out-of-service a maximum of 45 days. Liquidated damages are applicable and begin after 45days out-of-service or after Substantial Completion date whichever is the earlier date. Liquidated damages at $1,250/calendar day is to apply after this date. Ready for Final Payment Date is to be thirty (30) days after date Substantial Completion Date based on out-of-service days or scheduled Substantial Completion, or as adjusted by Change Order; or actual Substantial Completion if earlier. Liquidated damages after Ready for Final Payment Date of $250/day is to apply. Liquidated damages are cumulative if damages from Substantial Completion and Ready for Final Payment overlap. In addition, Special Damages, fines, or Set-offs may also apply per Bid/Agreement Form. SCOPE of WORK Tank Information: The structure is a 100,000 gallon spheroid water storage tank with a high-water level of 138 ft. located at the corner of County Line Rd. and N. Springfield St. in Virden, Illinois. The work includes: Exterior: Abrasive blast clean to a SSPC-SP6 commercial standard within containment. Apply a four (4) coat zinc epoxy urethane fluoropolymer system. Wet Interior: Abrasive blast clean to a SSPC-SP10 near-white metal standard. Apply a three (3) coat zinc epoxy system. Apply a polyurethane caulk to the roof lap seams. Dry Interior: Abrasive blast clean the entire dry interior including the piping to a SSPC-SP6 commercial standard. Apply a three (3) coat epoxy system to the access tube and transition cone and a two (2) coat epoxy system to the rest of the prepared surfaces. Pit Piping: Abrasive blast clean to a SSPC-SP6 commercial standard. Apply a two (2) coat epoxy system. Foundation: Repair grout, repair spalls. Abrasive blast clean and apply a two (2) coat epoxy system. Repairs: 1) Replace the transition cone manway gasket. 2) Replace the wet interior roof hatch. 3) Replace the access tube roof hatch. 4) Install a cover over the top platform opening. 5) Install a handhold at the painter's (bird) hatch. 6) Replace the fill pipe. 7) Overflow discharge modification. 8) Replace the overflow weir box in the wet interior. 9) Install a condensate drain line. 10) Install a mud valve. 11) Install a fall prevention device on the dry interior ladders. 12) Wet interior ladder replacement. 13) Replace roof vent with a pressure vacuum vent. 14) Install a roof handrail. 15) Replace light fixtures in the dry interior 16) Change all light bulbs in the dry interior. Cathodic Protection: Replace the impressed current cathodic protection system. MISCELLANEOUS A. Contractor may need to remove fence or a fence section for set-up of containment perimeter. Fence to be reinstalled after work has been completed. Condition of fence to be equal to the original fence, or better. Quality for reinstallation is solely at the discretion of the Owner unless pictorial documentation is completed by the Contractor. B. Coordinate removal of power lines with owner/utility company. Reinstall per original conditions. C. Due to supply chain issues, the Owner reserves the right to require that the Contractor is to have all of the required coating for the project delivered to the site or to the Owner's storage facility prior to the tank being taken out-of-service and commencement of the project. Commence work on or after September 1, 2023. Substantial Completion by October 27, 2023, Ready for Final Payment Date is to be thirty (30) days after date Substantial Completion Date.