RFP No. 27-0010 ON-CALL IRRIGATION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT)

The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide on-call irrigation installation and maintenance services throughout the City of Columbus, Georgia. This annual contract covers all labor, equipment, and materials required for tasks including 24/7 emergency repairs for line breaks and flooding, spring start-ups, winterization, system troubleshooting, and the installation of new systems or smart controllers. The contract term is for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Pricing remains fixed for the initial two-year term, after which documented price escalations of up to five percent may be requested. Selection is based on a weighted evaluation focusing on qualifications and experience (45%), service plan (35%), client work history (15%), and cost proposals (5%). Awarded vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including a one million dollar general liability limit and a two million dollar pollution limit, and must provide a notarized E-Verify affidavit and a conflict of interest affidavit to be considered responsive. The contract is governed by Georgia law and requires compliance with various federal and state regulations, including drug-free workplace policies and non-discrimination statutes. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via the OpenBids portal by September 30, 2026.