Opportunity
Tampa Port Authority Demandstar #ITB-005-26-0-2026/AR
Port Tampa Bay Cathodic Protection System Installation and Anode Replacement
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
ITB-005-26-0-2026/AR
NAICS
237130
Port Tampa Bay is seeking bids for the installation of a cathodic protection system at multiple berths in Tampa, FL. - Buyer: Tampa Port Authority d/b/a Port Tampa Bay - Scope of Work: - Supply and weld galvanic aluminum anodes to existing steel bulkheads at berths 1, 2, 3, 150/151, 213, 250, 251, 252, 270, 271, 272, 273, and 302 - Remove existing anodes where new installations overlap - Install test stations for future anode lifecycle testing - All berths will remain operational during construction - Contractor must coordinate closely with port management to minimize interference with vessel traffic - System design is consistent across berths to allow flexible work relocation due to vessel activity - Notable Requirements: - 10% bid bond required - Contractor must accommodate port tenants and vessel schedules - Possible contract extensions if work cannot be relocated during vessel operations - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation
Description
This solicitation is for the installation of a cathodic protection system consisting of galvanic aluminum anodes welded to the existing steel bulkhead at multiple berths in Tampa, FL. The work includes removal of existing anodes where they conflict with proposed locations and installation of test stations for future anode lifecycle testing. All berths will remain operational during construction, requiring coordination with port management and operations to minimize interference with vessel traffic. The contractor may need to pause work during vessel operations and accommodate port tenants. Additional contract days may be added if work cannot be relocated to avoid vessel traffic.