City of Altoona, IA - Old Town Water Tower Rehabilitation

The City of Altoona seeks a qualified contractor to rehabilitate the historic Old Town water tower. The scope includes full lead‑based paint abatement, removal of existing exterior coating, installation of a matching new coating system, replacement of access ladders and safety climb systems, removal of the overflow pipe, replacement of interior access hatch, removal of obsolete antenna equipment, and miscellaneous work required for a complete project. The tower will remain offline; work is limited to exterior and safety improvements, with a required start no later than April 15 2027 and completion by September 30 2027. • Lead‑based paint removal and containment • Exterior surface preparation and new coating matching historic colors • Safety system upgrades (ladders, climb systems) • Removal of obsolete equipment and overflow pipe • Project completion required by 30 Sept 2027.