ITB 2026-01-UT Sandblasting NG Stations Addendum #1

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Feb 12, 2026
Due:	Feb 18, 2026
Agency:	City of DeFuniak Springs
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
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Addendum #1

ITB 2026-01-UT Sandblasting NG Stations

1) The project requires abrasive blasting to SSPC standards and indicates the potential presence

of existing lead-based coatings requiring full containment and recovery.

Abrasive blasting of lead-containing coatings presents significant environmental, public safety,

and worker exposure risks.

SSPC QP-2 certification specifically verifies that contractors maintain audited procedures,

trained personnel, medical surveillance programs, containment design protocols, and regulatory

compliance systems for hazardous coating removal, including lead abatement. SSPC QP-1

certification further verifies contractor quality control, supervision, and coating application

procedures for industrial coating systems.

Many municipalities, utilities, and transportation agencies require QP-1 and QP-2 certifications

on projects involving hazardous coating removal and high-performance coating installation to

reduce environmental risk and ensure contractor accountability.

Given the safety sensitivity of natural gas infrastructure and the potential for lead-containing

coatings to be encountered, would the city consider requiring SSPC QP-1 and QP-2 certifications

as minimum contractor qualifications.

The City does not know at this time if lead-based paint is present at any of the three locations.

Therefore due to the safety sensitivity of natural gas infrastructure and the potential for lead-

containing coatings to be encountered, potential bidders should possess all necessary

certifications required to work on Natural Gas infrastructure and the remove of lead-based

coatings (paint).

2) Is there an estimate for this project? The city has not performed a project of this nature to date

and has had no cost estimates.

3) Would the City consider clarifying whether Workers’ Compensation coverage is required for

all individuals performing work on site. Workers’ Compensation coverage is up to the potential

bidder. However, as stated in the bid packet there is a minimum liability coverage that must be

provided to the City. That minimum is $1,000,000.

4) What is the project completion date/number of days to complete? 60 days

5) Will the stations remain active during cleaning and painting operations? The city’s Juniper

Lake Main Gate Station would need to stay active, 22nd Street Station #1 and Baldwin Avenue

Station #2 may be shut down during project on rotation, not at the same time.

6) Are there work restrictions on:

• Time of day None

• Day of week No weekend work

• Simultaneous work areas Can be done but would require coordination.

• Required shutdowns or coordination with utility staff? None required, Coordination with

staff Yes

7) Will downtime due to weather be considered excusable? Yes

8) Is the contractor responsible for storage and disposal of all debris, spent abrasives and paint

chips as well as profiling of the waste? Yes

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