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The City of Salina is seeking contractors to repaint the North Ohio Overpass and associated bridge‑fencing, street‑light housings, and aluminum pole structures. The scope includes surface preparation, application of a Tnemec coating system (prime, intermediate, and finish coats), limited abrasive blasting with SSPC Class 2A sealed containment near railroad right‑of‑way, and compliance with railroad safety protocols (flagging, right‑of‑entry fees, and on‑track protection). Addenda modify surface‑preparation requirements and allow coating over existing powder‑coat finishes. The project involves coordination with Union Pacific and Kansas & Oklahoma railroads, requiring daily flagging services and insurance coverage. • Required coating system: Tnemec Series 151‑1051 Elasto‑Grip FC (prime) and Series 156 Enviro‑Crete (intermediate & finish). • Mechanical abrasion permitted; open blasting near tracks must meet SSPC Class 2A sealed containment. • Railroad coordination: flagging (≈ $1,500/day), ROE fee (≈ $1,025), on‑track protection, and schedule must accommodate 3 UP trains/day and 6‑8 K&O trains/day. • Addenda introduce touch‑up paint line item and allow coating over polyester powder‑coat on aluminum poles.