The City of Independence, KS is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for proposals which includes rehabilitation and repair of the City’s 750,000 Gallon Laurel Street Water Tower. It is the intent of the R.F.P. to determine the most qualified firm to which the City could contract these services. SCHEDULE OF WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED; Grout: The tank leg and riser foundations shall be repaired using non-shrink grout. Leg and riser bases shall be coated with primer and topcoat as outlined in the coating specification. Roof Vent: A roof vent will be installed at the center of the tank roof. The vent shall be 12” in size and be double screened to provide insect and frost proof characteristics. Interior Coating System: Full near-white blast with zinc/epoxy/epoxy coating of the tank interior. See attached coating specification for requirements. Exterior Coating System: Overcoating of tank exterior including tank lettering. See attached coating specification for requirements. Disinfection: Contractor shall disinfect tank in according to AWWA C652-92. Locks: Contractor shall provide and install brass locks on all roof hatches and climbing prevention devices to prevent unauthorized access. Keys shall be provided to Owner. Bid Option: Contractor shall provide alternate pricing for the installation of a single logo of the same type and size that is currently on the tank in similar colors.
