Wastewater Collection System Flow Monitoring Services

The City of Columbia, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals under RFP005-26-27-AMS for Wastewater Collection System Flow Monitoring Services. The contract involves the installation, maintenance, data collection, and processing of flow meters, rain gauges, piezometers, and river gauges at locations selected by the City. The scope includes both permanent and temporary monitoring, with annual flow meter volumes ranging from 40 to 100 units. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals, subject to the availability of funds. Proposals must be submitted online via the City's e-Procurement System by September 3, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted system: experience and technical competence (35%), project approach and schedule (25%), price proposal (20%), and past performance (20%). The City may also conduct interviews and demonstrations, which are scored separately. Award will be granted to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible contractor. Bidders must provide detailed unit pricing for various installations and staff hourly rates in a separate digital file. Required documentation includes company certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to federal funding conditions such as Build America/Buy America and Section 3 requirements. The selected contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance covering special hazards like excavation and electrical risks, and the City of Columbia must be named as an insured party.