Description
This JAXPORT contract calls for the complete removal of rust and old paint, corrosion repair, and the application of a protective coating system to all structural steel components (I‑beams, joists, purlins, columns, fire‑suppression piping, concrete bases, and bollards) beneath the west loading dock of TMT Warehouse #1 at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal. Work includes pressure‑washing, surface preparation to SSPC‑SP2/3 standards, priming, top‑coating (Carboline or approved equivalent), third‑party thickness verification, and full documentation (submittals, safety plans, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals). The project is funded by JAXPORT and the Florida Department of Transportation and must be completed within a tight 45‑day schedule after the Notice to Proceed. All personnel must hold TWIC credentials, complete maritime security training, and be covered by the agency‑specified insurance and bonding requirements. The solicitation was open to competitive bidding, with a bid deadline of 2 PM ET on 24 Feb 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded (vendor name undisclosed).