Bid Ref. #27-025 Water System Valve Exercising

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for a water system valve exercising project under solicitation number 27-025. The project involves locating, cleaning, and exercising approximately 5,500 valves, primarily ranging from 6 to 12 inches, in accordance with AWWA standards. Key tasks include opening and closing each valve at least three times, cleaning valve boxes, and raising or relocating valve boxes in asphalt or soil areas. The contractor is required to upload real-time telemetry data, including torque and depth, into the City's ArcGIS mobile application and attend mandatory bi-weekly progress meetings. This is a unit cost contract with a maximum total project budget of 330,600.00 dollars. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract is for a fixed term starting from the Notice to Proceed and terminating absolutely on June 30, 2027, with a baseline performance milestone of 450 valves per month. Bids are due by 2:30 p.m. on October 27, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Procurement Division in Albany, Georgia. Required submission materials include a 5 percent bid bond, three references from similar projects, a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, and a drug-free workplace certification. The winning bidder must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1,000,000 dollars in Commercial General Liability and 500,000 dollars in Professional Liability. All work is guaranteed for one year from the date of written acceptance.