2026 Leak Detection Survey

Dalton Utilities is soliciting a contractor to perform a leak detection survey and pinpointing project covering approximately 123.78 miles of water distribution lines, including all connected valves, hydrants, and services in Georgia. The project must be completed within 60 calendar days of the notice to proceed and issuance of a purchase order. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and any necessary pot holing to access mains for testing, while Dalton Utilities will provide a field technician for assistance in locating infrastructure. The contractor must provide weekly progress reports and a comprehensive final report that includes a project summary, survey review, and detailed data for each leak, such as location, facility type, equipment used, estimated leak rate in gallons per minute, and photographs. All leaks must be clearly marked in the field and ranked on a prioritization scale of 1 to 5. Bidders must submit a total bid price, a technical proposal detailing methodology and personnel, and E-Verify compliance affidavits. General Liability and Workman's Compensation insurance are required, and progress billing is permitted.