Description
The City of Albany is seeking a qualified contractor to refurbish eight natural gas regulator stations and associated exterior structures. The work includes mobilization, vapor‑blasting, surface preparation, application of epoxy primers and urethane finishes, and final quality inspections. The contract is a lump‑sum, one‑year, turnkey award with a mandatory 5 % bid bond and a two‑year workmanship warranty. The contractor must hold NACE certification, provide all labor, materials, equipment, PPE, and obtain all required permits. <br/>• Scope: vapor‑blasting and coating of ~437 linear feet of carbon‑steel piping, valves, flanges, plus exterior building/shelter surfaces at eight locations. <br/>• Required coatings: PPG Amerlock epoxy primer and Durethane urethane finish (or equivalents) for piping; Rustoleum Noxyde primer and PittTech EDF acrylic finish for structures. <br/>• Mandatory pre‑bid conference (optional attendance) on Oct 14, 2026. <br/>• Submission deadline: Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM ET. <br/>• Contract length: 1 calendar year, no renewal options. <br/>• Performance security: 5 % bid bond; liquidated damages $500 per day for late completion.