Bid guide
How to bid on chemical storage tank replacements for Sweetwater Authority
What Sweetwater Authority is buying
Sweetwater Authority is seeking a contractor to remove two existing chemical storage tanks and install two replacement tanks supplied by the Authority. The work may also include removing and optionally reinstalling part of the roof, plus related structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical modifications.
This is a construction IFB from the Authority’s Engineering and Operations department. The Authority will procure and provide the replacement tanks.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The solicitation was published October 30, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Bids are due November 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit electronically before the deadline; the listing says to submit all required forms with the Bid Line Items.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for a Class A general engineering contractor with experience coordinating tank removal and installation work alongside roof, structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical modifications.
The successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the successful bid, before the contract is executed.
How to access and submit the bid
Click “View the original posting” to open Solicitation 2026-018 on Sweetwater Authority’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download the documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the Authority. Review the Specifications and Exhibit A, complete all required forms, and submit them with the Bid Line Items before the deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the Specifications and Exhibit A closely, and check the portal for addenda as you prepare your bid. Use the project documents to understand the required work and identify any access, sequencing, or coordination issues that affect your approach.
Confirm that every required form is complete and included with the Bid Line Items. Plan ahead for the two 100% bonds if you are selected, and allow time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Sweetwater Authority; the original posting controls.