2026-PME-04 on-demand engineering services ¿ slbe small form annual contract

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in Georgia is seeking on-demand engineering services through a small form annual contract procurement designated as 2026-PME-04. CCWA intends to award contracts to up to three qualified engineering firms to provide engineering services on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. The procurement encompasses general engineering support services with specific scope details contingent upon individual firm proposals and CCWA's evaluation of submitted responses. Firms responding to this solicitation must meet qualification standards outlined in CCWA's Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program guidelines, including demonstrated engineering expertise and capacity to deliver services on-demand. All proposals must be submitted electronically through CCWA's Bonfire procurement portal at https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com no later than the March 19, 2026 deadline, with CCWA recommending submission at least one week prior to the deadline to accommodate processing delays. Vendors must submit any questions regarding the solicitation through the Vendor Discussions section of the Bonfire portal, and technical support is available through Bonfire's help forum, email at Support@GoBonfire.com, or by telephone at 1-800-354-8010. Evaluation will be based on factors outlined in CCWA's procurement guidelines, with contract pricing terms, duration, and renewal options determined through individual firm proposals.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) firms certified or eligible for certification under CCWA's SLBE program, with SLBE certification required to be obtained or an application submitted no later than March 19, 2026. The set-aside designation prioritizes local economic development and small business participation by limiting eligibility to SLBE-certified vendors meeting CCWA's specific certification criteria available at https://www.ccwa.us/263/Small-Local-Business-Program. No incumbent vendors or current contractor information has been disclosed in the procurement documents. The solicitation documents do not specify award values or budget ranges, as pricing will be determined through individual firm proposals and CCWA's evaluation process. Firms must utilize compatible web browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox with JavaScript and browser cookies enabled for proper portal functionality. The small form annual contract structure allows for flexibility in service delivery with multiple award recipients providing redundancy and competitive pricing for CCWA's on-demand engineering requirements.