Description
The City of Cleveland is seeking a qualified contractor to perform inspection, cleaning, disinfection, and general maintenance of its potable‑water storage tanks and towers across the greater Cleveland area. The work is a two‑year requirement contract with a ceiling of $250,000 per year, and all services must be performed in‑house (no subcontractors). The contractor must have significant experience with elevated and ground‑level water tanks, possess OSHA‑compliant fall‑protection and confined‑space capabilities, and provide detailed inspection reports and post‑cleaning verification.
• Inspect interior and exterior conditions of elevated, ground‑level, and underground water storage tanks per AWWA C652‑86 and API‑653 standards.
• Perform pressure‑wash cleaning, sediment removal, and chlorine disinfection; re‑disinfection at no additional cost if bacteriological results are unsatisfactory.
• Provide general maintenance (coating repair, safety equipment upgrades, sensor installations) and submit comprehensive reports, photographs, and safety plans.
• Must furnish a 5 % bid bond (unless bid ≤ $50k) and, for contracts > $100k, a performance bond; comply with Ohio prevailing‑wage (Chapter 4115) and OSHA safety requirements.