# 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.

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