1270042_SUPPLIER.pdf

MS-IFB/DWM/2608-

1270042/Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant SCADA Improvements

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INVITATIONS FOR BIDS

(Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding)

MS-IFB/DWM/2608-1270042/

Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant SCADA Improvements

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Greg Eyerly Commissioner

Department of Watershed Management

Chandra Houston Chief Procurement Officer

Department of Procurement

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Table of Contents

1 Requirements

1.0.1 Section 1. Solicitation Requirements

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1 Requirements *Response is required

0.1 Section 1. Solicitation Requirements

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Pursuant to Section §2-1199 and other relevant sections of the Procurement and Real Estate Code of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances ("City Code"), the City of Atlanta ("City") issues this Muti-Step Competitive Sealed Bid seeking qualified and experienced Offerors (as defined below) to provide services to update the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant ("WTP") SCADA control system and plant networks which require modernization on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management ("DWM").

About this Solicitation

This solicitation process involves two phases:

• Phase I - Prequalification: focuses on qualifications and technical capability.

• Phase II - Invitation for Bid (IFB): focuses on pricing and responsiveness.

Multiple Award(s) may be made in the discretion of the City.

ØStandard Definitions

Please note that the following key terms are used in this solicitation:

• Award: An award is made when legislation authorizing the award of the contract has been adopted by the council and approved by the Mayor, provided, however, that the contract will not become binding upon the City and the City will incur no liability under it until it has been duly executed by the contractor, returned to the City with all required submittals, including insurance and bonding, if applicable, executed by the Mayor, attested to by the municipal clerk, approved by the City attorney as to form and delivered to the contractor.

• Bid Security: A Bid Security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the state by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner or the equivalent in cash, cashier's check or certified

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check.

• Contract: A Contract means all types of city agreements, including purchase orders, regardless of what they may be called, for the procurement or disposal of supplies, services, construction, professional or consultant services and for the transfer of interests in real property.

• Contractor: Any person having a contract with the City.

• Discussions: An exchange of information or other means of negotiation during which the offeror and the city may alter or otherwise change the conditions, terms and price of the proposed contract.

Discussions may be conducted in connection with competitive sealed proposals, sole source and emergency procurement. Discussions are not permissible in competitive sealed bidding, except to the extent permissible in the first phase of multi-step sealed bidding, when all competitive bids exceed available funds but the responsive bid does not exceed such funds by more than five percent; or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

• Newly Established Business: Any for-profit or nonprofit entity that was legally formed or registered in any U.S. jurisdiction within the last 24 months prior to this solicitation's posting date.

• Offeror: Any firm that has submitted a bid or proposal in response to the particular solicitation in question.

ØPhase I – Prequalification

Phase I of this solicitation evaluates Offerors' qualifications, experience, and responsiveness without considering pricing. Offerors must submit comprehensive documentation, including qualification narratives, financial capability attestations, references, and compliance acknowledgments. Successful Offerors are shortlisted for the next phase based on their technical expertise, capacity, and qualifications.

ØVendor Notification - Upcoming Site Visit

Please be advised that this multi‑step solicitation will include a site visit following the completion of Phase I. Only vendors who are shortlisted as qualified during Phase I will be invited to participate in the site visit. Additional details—including the schedule, location, and

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requirements—will be provided to shortlisted vendors upon completion of the initial evaluation.

ØPhase II – Invitation for Bid(s)

In Phase II, shortlisted Offerors are required to submit pricing and meet all IFB requirements. This phase also includes compliance with the Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) goals. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and pricing, and only Offerors meeting all requirements are eligible for Award consideration.

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Project Information

Ø Project Background

The City of Atlanta is seeking interested firms capable of providing qualified expertise to perform upgrades, replacements, and modernization activities associated with plant operations and supporting infrastructure at the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant to support continued reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term system performance. . The City's expectation is that the selected vendor(s) will deliver responsive, well coordinated, and high quality services that ensure uninterrupted water treatment operations throughout the project.

Vendors with demonstrated experience delivering work in active treatment plant environments, maintaining adequate staffing, and supporting both planned and operationally sensitive activities are encouraged to participate.

Ø Project Scope

The primary objectives of this contract for offeror to provide:

A. Replace obsolete control system hardware (including discontinued ControlLogix PLCs, Remote I/O systems, PanelView OITs, and Flex I/O components) with new 5580 series PLCs, Flex 5000 I/O, updated communication modules, and new enclosures where required.

B. Upgrade all plant-wide control networks, removing legacy ControlNet cabling, taps, and bridges, and replacing them with

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Ethernet/IP networks using device‑level rings (DLR), multimode fiber, and updated Cisco industrial switches.

C. Replace the existing iFix SCADA HMI system with AVEVA System Platform, including updated HMI screens, workstation configurations, communication settings, and tag database modifications necessary for new hardware.

D. Provide full commissioning, testing, and validation, including FAT of all networked equipment, on‑site commissioning, operational testing, and training for City of Atlanta personnel.

E. Deliver all documentation and as‑builts, including updated panel drawings, network diagrams, O&M manuals, hardware specifications, programming submittals, and final reports.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK, PSC ATTENDANCE

REPORT, PSC TRANSCRIPT, AND PSC VIDEO

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description PSC Attendance Report_ Chattah

File PSC Attendance Report

PRESOL~1.MP4 File PSC Video PSC _ Transcript_ Chattahooche

File PSC Transcript

Final SOW - Chattahoochee

PLC

File Statement of Work

Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed the attached Statement of Work, PSC Attendance Report, PSC Transcript, and PSC Video.

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ØProject Contract

i. Pro Forma of City's Contract. If the City makes an Award under this

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solicitation, it will prepare and forward a Contract for execution. The Contract will include terms and conditions substantially in the form attached as Contract Terms in Oracle Cloud Application.

ii. Exceptions to the City's Terms and Conditions. Execution of the City's Contract within five (5) business days after notification of Eligibility for Award is required. The City does not intend to modify its standard terms, which are mandated by law and align with City practices. Any proposed revisions must be submitted in writing with the Offeror's response and clearly labeled "PROPOSED EXCEPTIONS TO CITY'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS." If no exceptions are submitted, the Offeror will be deemed to accept all terms. Significant exceptions may render the Offeror ineligible for Award.

iii. Additions to the City's Terms and Conditions. If the Project Scope involves technology services, the City may accept reasonable product-specific terms (e.g., EULA) that do not conflict with City terms. Offerors must submit these terms with their response, clearly labeled "POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT-

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE."

If, in the City's sole discretion, Discussions are necessary to determine responsiveness, the Department of Law will initiate them. Discussions will be limited to the product-specific terms and will not alter the City's standard Contract language. The Discussion period will not exceed five (5) business days from initial contact. Failure to reach agreement within this timeframe may render the Offeror ineligible for Award.

iv. Expansion and Extension of Rights. The City of Atlanta reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without the need for a formal amendment to this Scope of Work, to increase or modify the size, scale, volume, type, or quantity of goods or services required under this solicitation. This includes but is not limited to the extension of existing goods or services to additional City departments or using agencies. Any such increase or expansion shall be made with the expectation that the City will receive improved pricing or other favorable terms as a result of increased volume or consolidated procurement.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PROJECT

CONTRACT

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description

IFB-DWM-2608-1270042,

Chattaho

File Draft Contract

Select one of the following:

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a. I have reviewed the attached Project Contract.

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Standards for Prequalification in Phase I

i. Statement of Qualifications.Offerors must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications that clearly demonstrates their technical expertise, organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet all requirements outlined in this solicitation. Submissions must include all requested documentation, narrative responses, certifications, and supporting materials necessary for the City to assess the Offerors qualifications as outlined below:

Ø Firm Experience and Technical Capability

• Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience completing end-to-end integration projects of similar type, size, and complexity as described in this solicitation. Offeror must have successfully completed at least five (5) comparable contracts or projects within the past five (5) years. Offeror must confirm ability to directly manage PLC programming and upgrades; SCADA/HMI migration (iFix ---> AVEVA);

Network architecture upgrades (ControlNet ----> Ethernet/IP), Factory Acceptance Testing ("FAT") commissioning, live operational testing, and startup.

Hint: Please provide details in the narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrates technical expertise, organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet this minimum qualification requirement Response attachments are required.

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Ø Project Approach Narrative

• Minimum Qualification Requirement – Offeror must submit a project-specific narrative addressing their approach to ControlNet → Ethernet/IP migration, iFix → AVEVA conversion, cybersecurity, and strategy to maintain plant operations during upgrades

Response attachments are required.

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Ø Ability to Meet Schedule and Deliver Services on Time

• Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must demonstrate a proven history of performing projects within required timeframes without material delays or service interruptions. Offeror must provide evidence of at least two (2) projects completed on schedule within the past five (5) years.

Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate a proven history of performing projects within required timeframes without material delays or service interruptions.

Response attachments are required.

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Ø Company Background and Management Capacity

• Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years in business providing services or supplies similar in scope and complexity. Offeror must identify key management and operational personnel with relevant experience supporting the proposed services. The offeror must demonstrate that the Project Manager has at least seven (7) years of experience in industrial controls projects and at least two (2) years of experience in a leadership role for SCADA upgrade projects. The Lead Programmer/Controls Engineer should possess seven (7) years of demonstrated experience with PLC programming (ControlLogix) and SCADA/HMI development (AVEVA or similar). Offeror must confirm that background checks will be conducted for all employees and that they will remain in compliance with City of Atlanta standards and coordination requirements.

Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate providing services or supplies similar in scope and complexity.

Response attachments are required.

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Ø Past Performance on Similar Contracts

• Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least three (3) prior projects completing Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC and SCADA upgrades at water or wastewater treatment facilities or of similar scope and complexity within the past five (5) years.

Experience must demonstrate network migration to include HMI/SCADA platform migration. Firm must demonstrate direct experience working with AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware) and at least one completed migration to the AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware). Offeror must provide three (3) verifiable references and performance documentation verifying successful project completion

Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate satisfactory performance on prior projects of similar scope and complexity.

Response attachments are required.

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Ø References from Prior Projects

• Each Offeror is required to provide the information below for at least three (3) references from prior projects of similar scope and complexity to this project. Offerors that qualify as a Newly Established Business and do not have prior project references must submit a formal statement on company letterhead confirming this.

Select one of the following:

a. Newly Established Business - please attach formal statement on company letterhead. (Response attachments are required)

b. Established Business - please provide information for References (Response attachments are required)

Respond to the following requirements if you selected option b. for requirement 9.

*9.b.1. Reference One

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Select one of the following:

a. Enter Reference Details

*9.b.2. Reference Two

Select one of the following:

a. Enter Reference Details

*9.b.3. Reference Three

Select one of the following:

a. Enter Reference Details

Respond to the following requirements if you selected option a. for requirement 9.b.1.

*9.b.1.a.1. Project (Name and brief description):

*9.b.1.a.2. Project Budget:

*9.b.1.a.3. Contact Person for Reference:

*9.b.1.a.4. Contact Person Title:

*9.b.1.a.5. Contact Phone/Ext:

*9.b.1.a.6. Contact Email:

*9.b.1.a.7. Was your firm's performance satisfactory?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.1.a.8. Did your firm stay within budget?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

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b. No

*9.b.1.a.9. Did your firm follow the scope and bid requirements?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.1.a.10. Were deliverables provided as agreed?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

9.b.1.a.11. Additional Comments:

Respond to the following requirements if you selected option a. for requirement 9.b.2.

*9.b.2.a.1. Project (Name and brief description):

*9.b.2.a.2. Project Budget:

*9.b.2.a.3. Contact Person for Reference:

*9.b.2.a.4. Contact Person Title:

*9.b.2.a.5. Contact Phone/Ext:

*9.b.2.a.6. Contact Email:

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*9.b.2.a.7. Was your firm's performance satisfactory?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.2.a.8. Did your firm stay within budget?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.2.a.9. Did your firm follow the scope and bid requirements?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.2.a.10. Were deliverables provided as agreed?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

9.b.2.a.11. Additional Comments:

Respond to the following requirements if you selected option a. for requirement 9.b.3.

*9.b.3.a.1. Project (Name and brief description):

*9.b.3.a.2. Project Budget:

*9.b.3.a.3. Contact Person for Reference:

*9.b.3.a.4. Contact Person Title:

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*9.b.3.a.5. Contact Phone/Ext:

*9.b.3.a.6. Contact Email:

*9.b.3.a.7. Was your firm's performance satisfactory?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.3.a.8. Did your firm stay within budget?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.3.a.9. Did your firm follow the scope and bid requirements?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

*9.b.3.a.10. Were deliverables provided as agreed?

Select one of the following:

a. Yes

b. No

9.b.3.a.11. Additional Comments:

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ii. Financial Capability.To indicate financial capability, Offerors must submit the following:

• Attestation of Financial Capability - Offeror is required to review and sign the Attestation of Financial Capability to do business with the City, and failure to do so will result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive. If the offeror is a joint venture entity, only the majority joint venture partner is required to sign the acknowledgment of attestation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ATTESTATION

The Offeror hereby acknowledges and certifies that its financial records have been examined by the undersigned, that the undersigned is familiar with the Offeror's financial condition, and that the Offeror is in sound financial condition. The Offeror further certifies that it has no outstanding

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judgments, liens, or litigation risks that would compromise its ability to fulfill its obligations to the City of Atlanta; that it is current with all federal and state tax payments and required employment withholding obligations; and that it is fully willing and financially capable of meeting all obligations required under the solicitation in accordance with the specifications and timeframes established by the City of Atlanta.

The Offeror further acknowledges and certifies that all information provided, and all statements made in connection with this attestation are true, accurate, and correct as of the date of execution of this acknowledgment. This acknowledgment constitutes a continuing attestation, and the Offeror agrees to notify the City of Atlanta within fifteen (15) days of any material change to any of the representations made herein.

The Offeror acknowledges that any false or fictitious statement or representation made in connection with this Acknowledgment of Attestation may be subject to fines and penalties as provided under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Hint: Please enter your name and job title to acknowledge.

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iii. Indication of Insurability.

A signed and dated letter from the Offeror's insurance broker, on the broker's official letterhead, confirming that the Offeror is qualified for and has the financial capacity to obtain the required insurance coverages. The letter must reference the solicitation number and title. If the offeror is a joint venture entity, the General Liability and Excess/Umbrella insurance policies must be in the name of the joint venture entity. The indication of insurability letter must reference the joint venture entity. If the offer chooses to provide a certificate of insurance in lieu of the broker letter of insurability, the certificate of insurance must evidence all the required insurance coverages as stated in the Appendix B, or the offeror will be deemed non-responsive.

APPENDIX B

INSURANCE & BONDING REQUIREMENTS

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B. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in the following limits to cover each employee who is or may be engaged in work under the agreement.

Workers' Compensation. . . . . . . . Statutory

Employer's Liability:

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000 each accident

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000each employee

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000 policy limit

C. Commercial General Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance on form (CG 00 00 01 or equivalent) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a $2,000,000 aggregate. The following indicated extensions of coverage must be provided:

Contractual Liability

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Broad Form Property Damage

Premises Operations

Personal Injury

Advertising Injury

Fire Legal Liability

Medical Expense

Independent Contractor/Consultants/SubContractor/Consultants

Products – Completed Operations

Explosion, Collapse and Underground (XCU) Liability

Additional Insured Endorsement* (primary& non-contributing in favor of the City of Atlanta)

Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Atlanta

D. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined single

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Owned, Non-owned & Hired Vehicles

Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Atlanta

If Contractor/Consultant does not own any automobiles in the corporate name, non-owned vehicle coverage will apply and must be endorsed on either Contractor/Consultant's personal automobile policy or the Commercial General Liability coverage required under this Appendix B.

E. Builders Risk / Installation Floater

Contractor/Consultant shall procure and maintain policy for Builders Risk/ Installation Floater with all risk coverage to cover damage or destruction to renovations, repairs or equipment being installed or otherwise being handled or stored by the Contractor, including off-site storage, transit and installation. The coverage must be in an amount equal to 100 percent of the value of the contract. The following indicated extensions of coverage must be provided:

All Risk Coverage

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Operational Testing Coverage included

Loss Payee Endorsement

F. Technology Errors & Omissions/Professional Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy will fully address the Contractor/Consultant's professional services associated with the scope of work contained in this document. The policy will include at least a three-year Extended Reporting Provision.

G. Primary and Non-Contributory

Contractor/Consultant coverage shall be Primary and Non-Contributory where permissible.

H. Higher Limits to Apply

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If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums requested in this document, the City of Atlanta requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Atlanta.

END OF DOCUMENT

Select one of the following:

a. Please upload a signed and dated letter from your insurance broker confirming your ability to obtain the required insurance coverages, and/or a certificate of insurance showing all required insurance coverages as stated in the Appendix B. You may provide either document or a combination of both to demonstrate that your company meets the insurance requirements. (Response attachments are required)

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iv. Office of Contract Compliance (OCC). OCC requirements apply to any Offerors susceptible for award.

While Offerors are not required to meet OCC participation goals at the Prequalification stage, any Offerors advancing beyond Phase I will be required to meet established goals or demonstrate acceptable Good Faith Efforts as referenced.

SEE ATTACHED OCC REQUIREMENTS

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description OCC Requirements - 1270042.pdf

File OCC Requirements

Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed the attached OCC requirements.

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Phase I Qualification Criteria

QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA PASS OR FAIL *

Firm Experience and Technical Capability

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Project Approach Narrative

Ability to Meet Schedule and Deliver Services on Time

Company Background and Management Capacity

Past Performance on Similar Contracts

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Requirements for Phase II

ØDemonstration of Ability to Meet OCC Requirements

Offerors must complete and submit all required Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) documentation applicable to this solicitation in Phase II. The OCC required documentation is attached in Appendix A and must be completed in its entirety and uploaded in accordance with the specific instructions.

Office of Contract Compliance Requirements

(SBO) - The City of Atlanta has established a Small Business Opportunity ("SBO") participation goal for this solicitation. This goal is not a fixed quota, set-aside, or preference, but rather a participation target that may be met through prime contracting, subcontracting, joint ventures, or other approved partnerships in accordance with the City's OCC requirements.

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(Joint Venture) - The City of Atlanta has determined that this solicitation has met the required threshold and standards to require offerors to enter a Joint Venture at the time of the solicitation submittal deadline. Offerors must make documented Good Faith Efforts to form joint venture teams according to the specific structure guidance described in the attached OCC Requirements – Appendix A. An executed Joint Venture Agreement must be uploaded and submitted at the time of the solicitation submittal deadline.

To assist prime offerors, OCC has set forth in this introduction section the applicable Diversity Program, Goals, and NAICS Code(s) for this solicitation:

•€ € € €Diversity Program – SBO •€€€€€€€Diversity Program Goal – SBE 30% •€€€€€€€Dominant NAICS Code:

238210 - Electrical Contractors 541330 - Engineering Services 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services 334513 - Industrial Process Control Manufacturing 811310 - Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment Repair

The City of Atlanta will monitor and evaluate each Offeror's submission for participation and/or documented Good Faith Efforts to promote equitable contracting opportunities consistent with the City's Participation Programs and applicable provisions of the City Code.

No Offeror shall be awarded a contract on an eligible project solicitation unless OCC has completed its collective review of submitted documentation and has determined that the Offeror has satisfied the non-discrimination requirements of the applicable City Diversity Program Code of Ordinances.

ØCost or Price Submission

Qualified Offerors will be asked to provide costs or prices for items being procured in such format provided in an IFB to be posted on the date set forth in the Schedule of Events below.

ØBid Security

If applicable, qualified Offerors will need to obtain a bid bond as shall be set forth in the IFB.

ØEligibility of Award

After evaluations of Phase II, Offerors eligible for Award must provide the following documentation within five

(5) business days following notice:

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• Supplier Signed Contract

• Notarized IIREA affidavit or exemption

• Proof of active registration on SAM.gov or exemption

• Bid bond if applicable

• Certificate of Insurance

Ø Award

Award shall be made to the most responsible and responsive Offeror who met the eligibility of Award requirements.

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Schedule of Events

Event Date Time

Pre-Advertisement Notice Posted May 11, 2026 12:45 PM EST

Pre-Solicitation Conference Held May 28, 2026 2:00 PM EST

PHASE I

Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud October 7, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Deadline for Submission October 14, 2026 2:00 PM EST

PHASE II (Tentative)

Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud October 28, 2026 12:00 PM EST

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IFB Close Date November 5, 2026 2:00 PM EST

16.

Additional Information

ØSubmission Due Dates

Submissions are due at the time and date specified via ATLCloud. Late submissions will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted through ATLCloud within three (3) calendar days from the date of advertisement.

Unauthorized communication may result in disqualification.

ØBlackout Period and Anti-Lobbying

The Blackout Period begins with the advertisement of the solicitation and shall remain in effect until execution of the contract, or the solicitation is cancelled and will not be resolicited, whichever comes first. During the Blackout Period, all questions, comments or discussions pertaining to this solicitation must be directed to the Department of Procurement's assigned Procurement Professional or the appropriate Supervisor. Offeror or any representative, agent or other person acting on behalf of Offeror is prohibited from contacting any other City agency, employee, representative, or elected or appointed official regarding questions, comments or discussions about this solicitation. Violations of this section will result in Offeror's disqualification.

The City's Anti-Lobbying policies also prohibit any direct or indirect attempts to influence the selection process, including through the involvement of City employees or elected or appointed officials. Violations may result in Offeror's disqualification, suspension, or debarment in accordance with the City Code.

ØDisqualification

The City reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror failing to provide required documents.

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ØRequest for Debrief

Non-Awarded Offerors may request a debrief within thirty business days of the Award posting. Requests must be submitted in writing.

ØGeorgia Open Records Act

Information provided is subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act. Confidential portions should be marked, but disclosure cannot be guaranteed.

ØNon-Discrimination and Socio-Economic Program Compliance

Offerors must comply with the City's EBO and EEO programs, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors. Non-compliance may result in penalties.

ØCancellation of Solicitation

The City may cancel the solicitation or reject submissions in whole or part in accordance with the City Code.

17.

Certification and Acknowledgements

A. Certification Against Collusion and Other Anti-Competitive Practices

Collusion and other anti-competitive practices among Offerors are prohibited by city, state, and federal laws. All Offerors shall identify a person who has authority to sign for the Offeror who, by execution of this RFP, certifies, in writing, as follows:

"I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid or offer for the same supplies, labor, Treatment Plant SCADA Improvements

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services, construction, materials, or equipment to be furnished or professional or consultant services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of city, state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damages awards. By signing this document, I agree to abide by all conditions of this solicitation and offer and certify that I am authorized to sign for this Offeror."

Acknowledged By:

*18. By signing in the designated area below, the undersigned certifies (i) that the undersigned is authorized to make this submission on behalf of the Offeror, (ii) that the undersigned is an authorized representative of the Offeror responsible to have read and fully understand the requirements of this solicitation, and (iii) that its submission hereto is binding on the Offeror in respect to all terms and conditions of this solicitation and applicable law.

Hint: Please enter your initials.

*19. Printed Name

20. B. Agreement to Comply with ALL Identified Requirements of this Solicitation Costs

By submitting a response, the Offeror is certifying its agreement to comply with all of the identified requirements of this solicitation and that all costs for complying with these general business requirements are included in the Offeror's submitted pricing. All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response.

The City is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submissions upon receipt become the property of the City.

Acknowledged By

*21. By signing in the designated area below, the undersigned certifies (i) that the undersigned is authorized to make this submission on behalf of the Offeror, (ii) that the undersigned is an authorized representative of the Offeror responsible to have read and fully understand the requirements of this solicitation, and (iii) that its submission hereto is binding on the Offeror in respect to all terms and conditions of this solicitation and applicable law.

Hint: Please enter your initials.

*22. Printed Name