Opportunity
City of Lawrence Opengov #CIFB-2600049
Reservoir structural modifications and potable-water coating repairs
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 08, 2026
Identifier
CIFB-2600049
NAICS
237990, 237110
The City of Lawrence is seeking construction bids to modify and repair its large potable-water reservoir. - Buyer: City of Lawrence, Kansas — Municipal Services & Operations Department (MSO), CMED. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, coating brands, or prospective contractors are named. The specified coating systems must meet the requirements below. - Base bid: Structure modifications (1 LS), exterior coating repair at modifications (1 LS), and mobilization (1 LS). - Additive Alternate 1: Additional structure modifications (1 LS); interior wet-area roof and support spot repair (1 LS); wet-area spot repair and coating (4,000 sq. ft.); dry-area spot repair and coating (1 LS, up to 200 sq. ft.); and alternate-specific mobilization (1 LS). - Additive Alternate 2: Interior wet-area roof and support structure abrasive blasting and coating (1 LS), expanding work to the remaining roof/support area and specified shell surfaces. - Notable requirements: Permanently seal vents, drains, access ports, and specified seams; install a 30-inch roof access manway and 24-inch pressure-pallet-style vent; replace manway gaskets; and use NSF/ANSI 61-certified epoxy coating for potable-water-contact areas. Alternate work also includes handling the SolarBee mixer and roof-drain components, plus specified blasting, seam caulking, disinfection, and cleanup.
Description
The City of Lawrence is seeking bids for structure modifications and spot coating repairs at its 1,500,000-gallon potable water reservoir at 1820 Kasold Drive. Work includes permanently sealing seams and openings between the interior and exterior, modifying roof access and vent features, and spot-repairing interior and exterior coatings, particularly around the modifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal and include a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount. The pre-bid meeting is non-mandatory, and bids are due December 8, 2026.