2025_09_16 242709 Ltr to City _ Advertisement.pdf

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WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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PE-68120-NONST-2025-000000008
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Jones County, Georgia

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This document is a bid solicitation letter and Georgia Procurement Registry submission from Turnipseed Engineers for the City of Louisville, Georgia's Water Meter Replacement project (Project No. 242709). The project involves replacing approximately 1,600 existing water meters with new AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) compatible master meters ranging from ¾" to 12" in size, including connection to existing AMI infrastructure, testing, technical support, and related appurtenances. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 3:30 P.M., with advertisement requirements including two local newspaper publications on September 25, 2025, and October 9, 2025, and mandatory posting at City Hall and potentially on the city's website.

The project has a minimal dollar estimate of $1.00 listed on the procurement registry, with no pre-bid conference planned. The construction timeline is set at 180 consecutive calendar days for substantial and final completion. The project will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry at least 30 days prior to the bid opening, with contact information provided for Niyomi Lovings at Turnipseed Engineers. The bid utilizes three specific NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) codes: 89044 for water meters, 89045 for meter fittings and accessories, and 89068 for water meter removal tags.

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Augusta 4210 Columbia Road Building 3 Augusta, Georgia 30907 706-863-8800

ATLANTA

AUGUSTA

AIKEN

ST. SIMONS ISLAND

September 16, 2025

Mr. Richard Sapp City Administrator City of Louisville P. O. Box 527 Louisville, Georgia 30434

Via electronic mail: rsapp@louisvillega.gov

Re: City of Louisville, Georgia Water Meter Replacement Project No. 242709

Dear Mr. Sapp:

We are attaching the advertisement for bids on subject project. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30 P.M. The advertisement should be placed in the local newspaper a minimum of two times: September 25, 2025, and October 9, 2025. A copy of the advertisement should also be posted at City Hall and placed on the City’s website, if possible.

This project must also be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry a minimum of 30 days prior to the bid opening. We are attaching a project data sheet for your use in posting the project. If the City needs assistance with this process, please let us know.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call us.

Yours truly, Justin D. Ouzts, P.E.

JDO:nl Attachments cc: Ms. Amanda Carroll, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (w/attachments) via email

Georgia Procurement Registry

The State of Georgia has provided the following link to a tutorial that is very helpful:

https://georgiadoas.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2023- 09/GPR%20LOCAL%20Post%20A%20Bid.pdf

Information you will need follows:

1. Bid Title: Louisville Water Meter Replacement

2. Contact Name: Niyomi Lovings

3. Contact Phone: 706-863-8800

4. Contact Email: nlovings@turnipseed.com

5. Bid Closing Date: October 30, 2025

6. Bid Closing Time: 3:30 p.m.

7. Dollar Estimate: $1.00

8. Pre-Bid Conference: N/A

9. Bid Description:

Replacement of approximately 1,600 existing meters with new AMI compatible Master Meters, ¾" through 12", including connecting to existing AMI infrastructure, testing, technical support, and appurtenances. Time allotted for construction is 180 consecutive calendar days for substantial and final completion.

10. 5 Digit NIGP Codes and Descriptions Assigned to Bid:

89044 Meters, Water 89045 Meter Fittings, Water, Including Parts and Accessories, and Conversion Kits 89068 Tags, Water Meter Removal https://georgiadoas.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/GPR%20LOCAL%20Post%20A%20Bid.pdf https://georgiadoas.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/GPR%20LOCAL%20Post%20A%20Bid.pdf

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