Opportunity
Tallahassee Bonfire #IFB-094-26-RM
Recoating and Lead Abatement for Purdom Generating Station Tank No. 1
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
IFB-094-26-RM
NAICS
562910, 237120
The City of Tallahassee's Energy Services - Electric & Gas department is seeking bids for the recoating and repair of Tank No. 1 at the Purdom Generating Station. - Government Buyer: City of Tallahassee, Energy Services - Electric & Gas - Project Scope: - Complete removal and containment of the existing lead-containing exterior coating system on a large carbon steel storage tank (60 ft diameter, 42 ft height) - Full containment of hazardous materials during abatement - Interior and exterior surface preparation - Application of new primer and coating materials as per manufacturer recommendations - Inspection and project closeout - Chime repairs and relabeling of the tank - All tank features (fixed roof, vent, manway, piping penetrations, external stairway) included in recoating - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and manufacturer procedures, especially for lead abatement and containment - Mandatory pre-bid site visit - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Coating materials (primer and coatings for carbon steel tanks) - Lead abatement and hazardous material containment services - Surface preparation, recoating, inspection, and project closeout services
Description
This solicitation is for the complete removal of the existing lead-containing exterior coating system on Tank No. 1 at the Purdom Generating Station, including full containment, surface preparation, coating application, inspection, and project closeout. The work also involves necessary chime repairs and relabeling of the tank. The tank is a carbon steel storage tank measuring 60 feet in diameter and 42 feet in height, with various features such as a fixed roof, vent, manway, piping penetrations, and an external stairway, all included in the coating scope. The contractor must provide quality service and product meeting or exceeding relevant codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 30, 2026.