2025-SW-16 Stormwater Pipe Work Annual Contract

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) is seeking licensed utility contractors to perform annual stormwater pipe infrastructure work through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) for the 2025-SW-16 Stormwater Pipe Work Annual Contract. The procurement targets experienced contractors capable of completing work in stormwater gravity pipe flow systems, with project specifications covering pipe sizes ranging from 4 to 108 inches in diameter and multiple pipe materials including corrugated metal, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, and reinforced concrete pipe. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications through detailed references showing previous stormwater infrastructure experience and meet specific licensing and insurance requirements. The initial contract term is twelve months, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Bid responses are due on September 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., and will be opened during a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting, with CCWA anticipating the ability to assign work through Project Work Orders on an as-needed basis.

The solicitation includes significant provisions for small local business enterprises (SLBE), offering a 10% bid discount for SLBE firms located in Clayton County and a 7% discount for firms in ten surrounding counties. The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses and requires compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including various affidavits, insurance certificates, and tax forms, with the potential for multiple contractors to be selected to ensure flexible project coverage. CCWA expects to annually award between $2.5 to $3.5 million in stormwater infrastructure projects, with payment terms set at net 30 days and provisions for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The contract includes mechanisms for price flexibility and aims to create a diverse, responsive contractor pool capable of addressing the county's stormwater infrastructure maintenance and improvement needs.