Site work for a water / sewer project in Independence, Kansas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Independence Kansas will receive proposals from qualified firms to contract for interior and exterior renovations and repairs for the city's Laurel St. Water Storage Tank. The City of Independence reserve the right to waive formalities in any proposal, and to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part with or without cause and/or to accept the proposal that in its judgment will be in the best interest of the City. The City of Independence, KS is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for proposals which includes rehabilitation and repair of the City's 750,000 Gallon Laurel Street Water Tower. It is the intent of the R.F.P. to determine the most qualified firm to which the City could contract these services. It is the intent of the City of Independence to solicit a proposal from a professional firm that will provide interior and exterior paint renovations and repairs. As bid security, BIDDER provides herewith, *Bid Bond, *Cashier's check, *Certified check, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, to become the property of the Owner as liquidated damages without condition, at the Owner's option in the event the BIDDER fails to enter into an Agreement, and/or deliver the Bonds and other contract documents within the period of time herein previously established. BIDDER agrees to provide to the Owner, the certificates of insurance specified in these Documents, and to maintain the scope of insurance throughout the term of the Agreement. SCOPE It is the intent of the City of Independence to solicit a proposal from a professional firm that will provide interior and exterior paint renovations and repairs. The proposal shall address all the information outlined herein. Additionally, each prospective firm may include such other information as they deem pertinent to the proper evaluation of their proposal. Written proposals only shall be submitted in duplicate. It is the responsibility of each prospective firm interested in this proposal to inspect the tank prior to the submission of their proposal. All bidders are responsible for obtaining any information pertinent to the proper evaluation of the vessels. All work must comply with OSHA Confined Space Entry, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, A.W.W.A., and N.S.F. Regulations. Independence, KS Laurel St. Tank SCHEDULE OF WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED 1. Grout: The tank leg and riser foundations shall be repaired using non-shrink grout. Leg and riser bases shall be coated with primer and topcoat as outlined in the coating specification. 2. Roof Vent: A roof vent will be installed at the center of the tank roof. The vent shall be 12" in size and be double screened to provide insect and frost proof characteristics. 3. Interior Coating System: Full near-white blast with zinc/epoxy/epoxy coating of the tank interior. See attached coating specification for requirements. 4. Exterior Coating System: Overcoating of tank exterior including tank lettering. See attached coating specification for requirements. 5. Disinfection: Contractor shall disinfect tank in according to AWWA C652-92. 6. Locks: Contractor shall provide and install brass locks on all roof hatches and climbing prevention devices to prevent unauthorized access. Keys shall be provided to Owner. 7. Bid Option: Contractor shall provide alternate pricing for the installation of a single logo of the same type and size that is currently on the tank in similar colors. Proposals will be considered and should be written to provide the contracted services