The City of Kentwood is seeking a qualified contractor to provide commercial blast and painting services for approximately 200-250 fire hydrants per year. The contract will be for a one-year period with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials required to commercially blast and paint the hydrants. The City's water district provides high-quality drinking water to residents and businesses within a six-square-mile area, and the servicing area consists of 1,152 fire hydrants. The contractor will work with the City to implement an agreed-upon hydrant cleaning/painting schedule, contractor/public contact protocol, and protocol for communication with the City. • The contractor must provide proof of insurance coverage at least equal to that stipulated in the City's requirements. • The contractor must provide a preliminary proposed schedule for the Work based on their current workload. • The contractor must provide a summary, including qualifications, of any/all staff that will perform the Work for the City. • The contractor must provide evidence of their experience in the work to be performed and must provide full contact information for at least three previous or current customers that can provide a reference as to the Bidder's capability to perform this type of work.