How to bid on DeSoto Westmoreland tank recoating for the City of DeSoto

What the City is buying

The City of DeSoto’s Public Utilities Department is seeking rehabilitation and recoating of two 5-million-gallon steel storage tanks at the Westmoreland Pump Station. One tank must remain operational during the work.

This is an invitation for bids (IFB), Solicitation 22W05070. It may suit firms with relevant experience rehabilitating and recoating large steel storage tanks while maintaining operations at one tank.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 1, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; plan ahead so you have time to complete the portal’s submission steps.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to firms in environmental work that perform tank rehabilitation and recoating. Vendors should assess whether they can address the project’s two-tank scope and keep one tank operational during the work.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal using the “View original source” access step. 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 documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of DeSoto. Submit your bid through PlanetBids before the stated deadline.

Prepare a careful bid

Review the solicitation documents and any addenda, and use the bid instructions to check what your response must include. Track questions, document requirements, and submission steps so nothing is missed.

Build your approach around the stated requirement to keep one tank operational during the work. Allow time to complete the electronic submission and confirm that your bid has been submitted before the deadline.