TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: August 11, 2025
RE:
Title
PWC - Approve Bid Recommendation - Re-Advertisement Coating Repairs to the 1 MG Clinton Road Elevated Water Storage Tankend
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
Bids were received for Coating Repairs to the 1 MG Clinton Road Elevated Water Storage Tank to Saffo Contractors, Wilmington, NC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $795,500.00.
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during the meeting on June 25, 2025, approved award recommendation for Coating Repairs to the 1 MG Clinton Road Elevated Water Storage Tank to Saffo Contractors, Wilmington, NC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $795,500.00, and forward to City Council for approval.
Bid Date: May 29, 2025
CONFORMING BIDDER TOTAL PRICE
Saffo Contractors, Inc., Wilmington, NC $795,500.00
NON-CONFORMING BIDDER
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc., Menomonie, WI
Issues/Analysis:
Bids were solicited from four (4) vendors and two (2) bids were received. The PWC Procurement Department requests the rejection of the bid submitted by Classic Protective
Coatings, Inc., Menomonie, WI, as it was non-conforming to PWC’s bid submission requirements. MWDBE / SLS Participation: Saffo Contractors, Inc., located in Wilmington, NC, is not a small local or MWDBE business. Saffo Contractors, Inc. plans to self-perform the contract and its entirety.
Budget Impact:
This item is budgeted in account string 002.0620.0435.000-00.650009.9999999
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends the Fayetteville City Council approve the bid recommendation award for Coating Repairs to the 1 MG Clinton Road Elevated Water Storage Tank to Saffo Contractors, Wilmington, NC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $795,500.00 and authorize the CEO/General Manager of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission to execute for that purpose the contract for its purchase.
Attachments:
Re-Advertisement Coating Repairs to the 1 MG Clinton Road Elevated Water Storage Tank