2025-12-01 Light Pole Renovation

The City of Huntington, West Virginia is soliciting bids from licensed contractors for the renovation of 18 light poles located on Bridge Street in the Guyandotte community. The renovation includes: 1. Removing visible rust from the poles 2. Repainting the poles with a specific type of industrial enamel (Kem Kromik Universal Metal Primer and an industrial-grade oil-based enamel in black color) The project has the following requirements: * A mandatory site visit will be held on December 9th at 11:00 a.m. * All questions must be submitted through the city's electronic bid service, BidExpress, by December 12th at 10:00 a.m. * All bids must be submitted through BidExpress by December 17th at 10:00 a.m. * The contractor will be responsible for providing a traffic control plan that must be approved by the West Virginia Department of Highways. * The contractor must take care to avoid damaging surrounding structures or vehicles and must repair any damage caused at their own expense. The city has provided detailed specifications for the paint and surface preparation, including: * Using Kem Kromik Universal Metal Primer (1 coat) and an industrial-grade oil-based enamel (2 coats) in black color * Removing all surface contamination and preparing the surface according to specific guidelines * Applying the paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading rate The city has also provided information on the location of the light poles to be renovated, including photographs and a list of the locations. The bid documents include a detailed product data sheet for the industrial enamel paint, which includes information on the paint's characteristics, application, and safety precautions.