Spruce Street Tank Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 1314

This project involves interior/exterior surface preparation by abrasive blasting, priming, intermediate and finish coat painting, complete, of an existing 1,000,000 gallon standpipe water storage tank. Project will include containment as required for all surface preparation operations, and collection, removal, and disposal of all wash water, spent abrasives, and debris.

The project is partially funded through a Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority, pursuant to the PA Small Water and Sewer Program, established pursuant to Sections 1774.1-A and 1774.1-A.1 of the Act of June 22, 2018 (P.L. 281, No. 42), known as the Fiscal Code.

Project includes foundation repairs consisting of exposing the concrete base 6" below grade, grout repairs, and application of CIM 1000 coating. Project also includes base plate repairs, overflow pipe modifications, roof rafter repairs, weld repairs, miscellaneous appurtenance replacements including shell and roof manholes, handrails, ladders, vents, and SCADA antenna and conduit work.

The undersigned further agrees to complete fully all work covered by the proposal to the point of final acceptance by the Borough within ninety (90) calendar days after the date of said "Notice to Proceed".

**Sealed bids** will be received by the Borough of Doylestown on December 1, 2026 until **11:00 A.M. (Prevailing Time)** via the PennBid Electronic Document and Bid Management Program and opened shortly thereafter. All documents and solicitation details will be available on or after November 3, 2026 at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Bidders must register (a free process), then click the "Portal" then "Open Public Opportunities" tab.

Bids must be made on the forms furnished by the Borough and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the total price bid made payable to the Borough.

Bids must be accompanied by a completed *Bid Form*, *Bidder's Qualification Statement*, electronic copy of Bid Bond, executed *Non-Collusion Affidavit* and *Public Works Verification Form* as set forth in the Contract Documents.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate bonds [...] each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, to secure (a) the faithful performance and maintenance of the Contract; and (b) the prompt payment of materials and labor.

Award of Contract, if a contract be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Borough reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.

Prior to awarding the Contract, bids may be held by the Borough for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders. During this period, no bid may be withdrawn.