Aerial Crossings Pipe Painting Services

Collier County is seeking a qualified painting contractor to clean, prepare, and paint this set of County-owned above-ground potable water, wastewater, and irrigation quality (IQ) pipes and appurtenances at 7 locations. This set includes approximately 6 potable water pipes, 5 wastewater pipes, and 2 IQ pipes located countywide, many of which cross canals and require specialized access equipment. Provide all labor, equipment, and means necessary to safely access and complete work on canal crossings and other elevated locations per applicable OSHA regulations. If any road blockage is required, FDOT MOT Certification will be required. Finished surfaces shall be uniform, free of defects (runs, drips, sags), and compliant with County utility standards which can be accessed at https://www.collier.gov/County-Development/Utility-Resources/Standards-and-Procedures . Apply professional-grade coatings (approved brands include Tnemec, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, or AkzoNobel equivalents) in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the County’s approved color system for each pipe’s individual color specifications. All paint and undercoating shall be applied in compliance with these Specifications, following the recommendations of the paint manufacturer(s), and to the satisfaction of the County. Color must be confirmed with the project manager prior to painting. Where minimum coat thickness has not been specified, it shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the particular paint being applied; however, in no case will the work be approved if the paint does not meet the satisfaction of the County's Representative. All exposed piping, and accessories (including but not limited to, Fan Guards, Air Release Valves, straps etc.) shall be painted as specified with the approved paint and color. All painting shall be done by skilled and experienced craftsmen and shall be of highest quality workmanship. Surface to be painted shall be dry and clean. Paint shall be applied in a neat manner with finished surfaces free of runs, sags, ridges, laps and brush marks. Each coat shall be applied in a manner that will produce an even film of uniform and proper thickness.