The City of Arcata (City) is soliciting bids for the Fickle Hill Water Tank #6 Coating Project. The Project includes surface preparation and application of protective coatings on a 200,000-gallon, steel water tank located in Arcata, California.

The Work consists of preparing water tank surface for application of sealants and coatings, followed by the application of a three-part coating system, per manufacturers specifications.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the job site on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM.

Projected duration of this project is April/May 2024 – June/July 2024.

Proposals will be received at the City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, California until 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Proposals must be submitted within a sealed envelope labeled: “Fickle Hill Water Tank #6 Coating Project.” All responses must be made on the Bid Proposal and Schedule provided in Attachment B to be considered for award.

Contractors must possess a valid Class C-33 and/or Class A, or the appropriate special California’s Contractor’s License at the time of bid submission and for the duration of the Contract. Contractors must possess a valid Business License from the City of Arcata prior to commencing work and demonstrate the necessary qualifications to complete the work described in the Scope of Work in Attachment A. The selected contractor will enter into a construction contract (Attachment C - Sample Construction Contract) prior to commencing work.

The City of Arcata has determined that prevailing wages apply to this Project. The selected contractor must register with the State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 prior to award of a contract.