ITB 2026-01-UT Sandblasting NG Stations

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jan 30, 2026
Due:	Feb 18, 2026
Agency:	City of DeFuniak Springs
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	71 - Furniture
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Invitation to Bid

January 28, 2026

The City of DeFuniak Springs will be accepting sealed bids for sandblasting and coating of the City’s

three (3) Natural Gas Stations: Juniper Lake Main Gate Station, 22nd Street Station #1, and Baldwin

Avenue Station #2.

Scope of Work

• Surface Preparation: Sandblast all specified metal surfaces (piping, valves, storage tanks) to

SSPC-SP 5 / NACE No. 1 (White Metal Blast Cleaning) to remove all rust, paint, and contaminants.

• Containment & Recovery: Contractor must provide full containment of abrasive blast media and

recovered debris, particularly in areas with suspected lead-based paint.

• Coating System: Application of a three-part system, typically consisting of a zinc-rich primer, an

epoxy intermediate coat, and a UV-resistant polyurethane topcoat.

• Target Areas: Detailed list of components including above-ground piping, meter sets, and air-to-soil

interface areas.

• Repair: Replace corroded or damaged gaskets (insulated or non-insulated) seals or nuts and bolts

with stainless steel material..

Technical Requirements & Standards

• Operator Qualifications (OQ): Personnel must hold current certifications for working on natural gas

systems as per DOT/PHMSA requirements.

• Equipment Specs: Compressed air systems must provide sufficient CFM (typically 50–100 CFM for

industrial-scale jobs) and include in-line moisture and oil separators.

• Materials: All blast media must be non-silica and environmentally compliant (e.g., steel grit or

garnet).

• Insurance: Minimum liability coverage (e.g., $1M–$5M)

• Warranty: Minimum 1-year warranty on workmanship and coating adhesion.

Bids should provide a single total cost to provide the services described for all three (3) stations. Bids

will be accepted at City Hall located at 1350 Baldwin Ave, P.O. Box 685, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

until 2:00 p.m. CT Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, February 18th,

2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall in the Council Chambers, DeFuniak Springs, FL. Bids shall be

clearly marked on the outside of the envelope, “Sealed Bid – ITB 2026-01-UT Natural Gas Stations.”

Any bids received after 2:00 p.m. CT on the above date will not be accepted and will be returned

unopened to the bidder.

Station Addresses:

• Juniper Lake Main Gate Station

o JUNIPER LAKE RD, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS 32433 (Near intersection of Walton Rd)

• 22nd Street Station #1

o S 22nd ST, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS 32435 (Between Baldwin Avenue & Hwy 90)

• Baldwin Avenue Station #2.

o 1154 BALDWIN AVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS 32435

The City of DeFuniak Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any formalities, and

award in the best interest of the City of DeFuniak Springs. The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADS Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

THE CITY OF

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

Koby Townsend, City Manager

1T Line Legal: 2/4/2026

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ITB 2026-01-UT Sandblasting NG Stations

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