Salem Civicplus #2026-023

Salem, VA Seeks Water Storage Tank Engineering and Inspection Services

The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive water storage tank engineering and inspection services for its municipal water system. - Government Buyer: - City of Salem, Virginia - Purchasing Department, managed by the Purchasing Manager - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified engineering firms - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering and inspection services for 10 water storage tanks (totaling 6 million gallons capacity) - Scope includes: - Inspection, evaluation, and cleaning of water storage tanks - Design services for tank projects - Bidding assistance and construction contract administration - Resident Project Representative (RPR) oversight - Appurtenance mounting and structural attachment design/evaluation - General maintenance consulting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Firms must have at least 20 years of experience and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia - Firms specializing in tank painting are prohibited from bidding - No guarantee of minimum work; contract may be terminated with 30 days' notice - Strict communication protocols and proprietary information handling required - Proposals must be submitted via hand, mail, or electronically through the eVA system (vendor registration required) - The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or waive irregularities - Place of Performance: - City of Salem Water and Sewer Department, 1300 Tidewater Street, Salem, VA 24153 - City of Salem, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153

Description

The City of Salem is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified offerors to provide specialized professional services related to water storage tank engineering and inspection at specified locations within the city. The solicitation requires submission of proposals by May 8, 2026, and includes detailed instructions for hand delivery, mail, or electronic submission through eVA. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities. This procurement aims to engage experienced engineering firms for water storage tank projects to ensure proper inspection and engineering services.

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