2026-GS-06 Lightning Protection System Inspection and Repair Services

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids through Request for Bids (RFB) 2026-GS-06 for Lightning Protection System Inspection and Repair Services to be submitted electronically via the Bonfire Portal. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive inspection, repairs, and certification services for existing exterior lightning protection systems at five designated CCWA facilities: Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (which includes eight specific buildings/systems), W.B. Casey Water Reclamation Facility, Terry R. Hicks Water Production Facility, W.J. Hooper Water Production Facility, and Reeves Creek Lift Station. Key deliverables include inspection reports, repair documentation, photographic evidence, and system certification through either a UL 96A Master Label or LPIIP Certificate of Compliance, with all work required to comply with the current edition of NFPA 780 standards for lightning protection system installation and utilize UL-listed materials. The contract period extends for 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 14 calendar days of award on an "as-needed, when-needed" basis, and CCWA reserves the right to award both primary and backup contractors. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visits on May 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (attendance at all locations required with sign-in sheets), written questions due by May 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and sealed bid submission deadline of June 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via virtual Microsoft Teams bid opening. Bidders must submit bids on all work items listed on the bid form to be considered responsive, and bids exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by a 5 percent bid bond of the bid amount.

The CCWA offers a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bid discount program providing 10 percent discounts to CCWA-certified SLBEs located in Clayton County and 7 percent discounts for SLBEs in surrounding counties, though the RFB does not restrict bidding to these entities. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and cyber liability coverage with minimum limits ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on coverage type. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of invoice and acceptance of work, with 10 percent retainage applied until contract value reaches 50 percent completion, and liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day apply for work remaining substantially incomplete beyond the 90-day contract period. The RFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors; however, integration with existing exterior lightning protection systems at the five designated CCWA facilities is required. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and no specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation documents, suggesting bids will be evaluated competitively without predetermined spending caps.