B027-10 Merimere Water Tank Rehabilitation

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids to rehabilitate the 560,000‑gallon Merimere Water Storage Tank (MWST) located at 568 Reservoir Avenue, Meriden, CT. The work includes complete removal of existing coatings, surface preparation, application of new NSF‑certified coating systems, weld‑seal repairs, concrete foundation (chime) repair, installation of a new roof vent, modification of the exterior shell to accommodate a roof ladder, and optional addition of an auxiliary manway. The project is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, triggering Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage requirements and various federal “Buy‑America” provisions. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s OpenGov procurement portal by 11:00 a.m. on October 7, 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting will be held on September 16, 2026 at the tank site. The successful contractor must provide bid, performance, and labor‑and‑material bonds, carry appropriate insurance, and comply with extensive safety, environmental, and equal‑opportunity regulations. • Location: 568 Reservoir Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 (Connecticut) • Scope: coating removal & re‑application, weld repairs, concrete foundation repair, roof vent & ladder modifications, optional 30‑in. manway • Funding: EPA grant – federal prevailing‑wage and Buy‑America requirements apply • Bid submission: electronic only, deadline 10/07/2026 11:00 a.m. • Pre‑bid meeting: 09/16/2026 10:00 a.m., non‑mandatory, on‑site • Bonds required: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance & labor‑and‑material bonds • Key documents: prevailing‑wage rates, AIS & BABA acknowledgments, insurance certificates, non‑collusive statement, EPA form • Evaluation criteria: Connecticut‑based bidders receive preference; otherwise tie‑break by coin toss.