What does Birmingham Water Works do?

Birmingham Water Works is tasked with ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of potable water and wastewater services to communities across Alabama. Its core mission centers on maintaining and modernizing critical water infrastructure, with strategic priorities focused on water treatment optimization, system resilience, and operational continuity. The agency actively invests in chemical treatment systems, filtration plant upgrades, and pipeline integrity projects to meet regulatory standards and public health demands. Recent initiatives emphasize the replacement of aging mechanical components, such as air scour blowers and valve systems, to enhance treatment efficiency and reduce service disruptions. Procurement patterns reveal a strong reliance on industrial-grade chemicals for water purification—particularly powdered activated carbon slurry, liquid aluminum sulfate, and ferric sulfate—as well as specialized construction services for filter plant rehabilitation and utility-scale infrastructure upgrades. The agency routinely issues Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitations, favoring competitive sealed bidding for both technical and civil works contracts. Engineering services and precision equipment maintenance are also regularly contracted to support system diagnostics and long-term asset management. Primary procurement targets include Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Highway/Street/Bridge Construction, and Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing, reflecting a focus on chemical treatment, civil infrastructure, and mechanical systems critical to water operations. The agency consistently engages vendors in Electrical Apparatus Wholesaling, Metal Fitting Manufacturing, and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Supply to sustain plant operations. No set-asides are utilized, indicating a preference for open competition based on technical capability and performance history. As a standalone utility under the state of Alabama, Birmingham Water Works operates independently with no formal parent department, serving a regional population through a decentralized network of treatment and distribution facilities. The agency employs direct procurement vehicles including ITBs, RFQs, and service contracts, prioritizing technical specificity over vendor size or demographic criteria.

How do I find contracts from Birmingham Water Works?

You can find contracts from Birmingham Water Works on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Birmingham Water Works award?

Birmingham Water Works awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Birmingham Water Works?

To do business with Birmingham Water Works, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Birmingham Water Works?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Birmingham Water Works in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Birmingham Water Works located?

Birmingham Water Works is located in AL. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Birmingham Water Works

Part of Alabama · Alabama

Birmingham Water Works is tasked with ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of potable water and wastewater services to communities across Alabama. Its core mission centers on maintaining and modernizing critical water infrastructure, with strategic priorities focused on water treatment optimization, system resilience, and operational continuity.

Birmingham Water Works

Part of Alabama · Alabama

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Recent Birmingham Water Works Contracts

Armed Security Guard – Employee’s Entrance

Armed Security Guard – Main Lobby

Armed Security Guard – Payment Center (2 Positions)

Security Guard Supervision and Oversight

HUB/Minority & Women-Owned Business Participation

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