2025-SW-22 Precast Manhole and Structures Annual Contract

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in Georgia is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract to supply precast manhole and structures for storm water and sanitary sewer applications. The procurement covers 50 specific items including base slabs, riser sections, reducer slabs, top cones, catch basin components, flexible boot connectors, HDPE liners, and joint sealants. Vendors must have products listed on the Georgia Department of Transportation Qualified Products List (QPL-4) and provide pre-inspected items with appropriate certifications. All materials must be delivered within 72 hours of order placement to CCWA's main facility in Morrow, Georgia, or designated jobsites, with delivery costs included in pricing. Key procurement dates include a question deadline of December 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., with answers provided by December 23, 2025, and a bid opening on December 30, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. Bid pricing must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal and should be F.O.B. jobsite with freight prepaid. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal for up to four additional one-year terms by mutual written consent.

The solicitation includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) incentive program offering bid discounts of 10 percent for CCWA-certified SLBEs located in Clayton County and 7 percent for those in surrounding counties, which applies to evaluation purposes only. Bidders must provide a 5 percent bid bond for bids exceeding $100,000 and comply with comprehensive Risk Management Requirements, including specific worker's compensation and commercial general liability insurance coverages. CCWA reserves the right to award required bid items to both a Primary Bidder and a Back-Up Bidder, with optional items potentially awarded to multiple vendors based on lowest unit price. Materials are guaranteed to be defect-free for twelve months from the purchase date, and payment terms are Net 30 days upon receipt of invoice and acceptance of work. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the annual contract nature and comprehensive item list suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified precast concrete product suppliers serving municipal infrastructure needs.