COTP RIVER CROSSING TOWER PAINTING

Request for Information (For Market Research Purposes Only)

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region (SNR) requires corrosion mitigation that incorporates surface preparation and application of InduraGuard 9200 coating on 525-kV lattice towers having heights of 450-feet  at the crossings of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers in the California Delta.  Workers should be expected to complete this work with the 500-kV line energized.  This Request for Information (RFI) is to determine the availability of small business firms and other than small business firms that have the capability to perform the work in accordance with the provided Draft Specifications. The contractor shall have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Nondestructive testing and inspection of steel lattice towers and interpreting the results.

• Experience in the surface preparation for and the application of InduraGuard 9200 coating on steel lattice towers in an energized 525-kV environment. 

• Experience climbing steel lattice towers and working at heights upwards of 450-feet in an energized 525-kV environment.

•Climbing, fall protection, and rescue certified on energized lattice towers having a voltage of 525-kV.

• Advanced Surface Preparation Techniques beyond general experience. Specific expertise in methods suitable for energized environments, such as ultra-high-pressure (UHP) waterjetting or contained abrasive blasting, to minimize conductivity risks and environmental contamination.

• A proven QA/QC program for industrial coatings, including knowledge of standards from organizations like SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings) or AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance). This would involve documenting surface profile, dry film thickness (DFT), and adhesion testing.

• Expertise in navigating federal, state (California), and local environmental regulations. This could involve managing abatement (if present), preventing coating materials from entering the nearby rivers and/or local watershed, and protecting local wildlife.

This is for market research purposes only and we are NOT seeking quotes at this time - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information to this RFI or any follow-up information requests.

Interested parties having the skills and capabilities of performing the requirement are encouraged to provide feedback via email to Jolene Daoud at Daoud@WAPA.GOV by the closing date. Phone calls will not be accepted. Please provide your response to the following:

1. Offeror's name, UEI #, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
2. Offeror's Business Size and type of Small Business, if applicable (Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and/or 8(a))
3. Offeror's capabilities and specific project experience with similar work described in Draft Specifications. Please provide 3-5 projects completed within the last five years.