2025-SW-21 Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Fittings Annual Contract

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in Georgia has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for an annual contract to supply reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and related precast structures. The procurement seeks vendors to provide concrete pipes in nominal diameters ranging from 15 to 96 inches for round pipes and 15 to 60 inches for arched and elliptical pipes, including accessories such as headwalls, flared end sections, and safety end sections. All pipes must meet AASHTO M170/ASTM C76 specifications with Class III ratings and be supplied in 8-foot lengths. Materials must be delivered within 72 hours of order to CCWA's facility in Morrow, Georgia, or to specified jobsites. The bid timeline includes a deadline for written questions on December 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., with answers issued via addendum on December 23, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for December 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. via a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. Evaluation will be based on the lowest aggregate total price of specified products, with unit prices multiplied by estimated quantities.

The procurement includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bid discount program, offering a 10 percent evaluation discount for SLBE firms located in Clayton County and a 7 percent discount for firms in ten surrounding counties. Bids exceeding $100,000 require a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including bid forms, Georgia bid bond, qualification information, references, immigration compliance affidavits, SLBE certification, and various other administrative documents. The contract will initially run for one year, with potential renewal for up to four additional one-year terms by mutual written consent. CCWA reserves the right to award both primary and backup contractors and intends to award multiple contracts. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with minimum specified coverage limits. Materials are required to be guaranteed free of defects for 12 months from the purchase date, with defective items subject to return and replacement at vendor expense.