26ITB1657563A-JWT Water Quality Monitoring

Fulton County, Georgia, is soliciting bids for water quality monitoring and sampling services to evaluate water quality trends and verify the effectiveness of Best Management Practices within the County Watershed Protection Plan. The primary objective is to reduce Fecal Coliform contamination and ensure compliance with EPD water quality standards. The scope of work includes collecting flow-weighted composite and dry weather base flow samples at the FLTLT-02 permanent monitoring location and other in-stream sites. Key deliverables include monitoring for parameters such as Fecal Coliform, E.coli, phosphorus, nitrogen, and various heavy metals, as well as the production of seasonal trend evaluation reports, a Biological Monitoring Implementation Plan, and an optional County-Wide Annual WPP Report. The contract is a competitive sealed bid awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The base period of performance is approximately 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to three additional years. Bidders must submit their responses in PDF format via BidNet Direct by October 27, 2026. Required documentation includes a bid bond, professional license certifications, and various compliance forms, including the Georgia Security and Immigration Contractor Affidavit and a Promise of Non-Discrimination. Payment is processed monthly via U.S. mail approximately 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice, subject to annual appropriations by the County governing body.