2026-PME-06 Elevated Storage Tanks Removal

Clayton County Water Authority is requesting proposals for removal and demolition of two elevated steel storage tanks under RFP 2026-PME-06, with proposals due July 24, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Barnett Road location (attendance required for proposal eligibility). A Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) preference of up to 10 points applies to certified small local business enterprises.

The scope covers demolition and removal of a 1.0 million gallon tank at 4342 Grant Road, Ellenwood, Georgia (constructed in the 1980s) and a 0.5 million gallon tank at 101 Barnett Road, Forest Park, Georgia (constructed in the 1960s), both welded steel structures out of service since 2019 and 2014 respectively. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Removal must be performed through crane-assisted disassembly, not tipping. The contractor is solely responsible for proper disposal of lead-based substances in exterior paint coatings per RCRA regulations and must provide comprehensive safety plans addressing OSHA Fall Protection, lead paint handling, detailed site plans, traffic control, and debris disposal identifying specific recycling and disposal facilities. Proposers must hold a Georgia Utility Contractor License and demonstrate experience completing at least five similar-sized (0.5 to 1.0 MGD) elevated water storage steel tank demolition projects within the past five years.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis with progress payments tied to task completion. Minimum insurance requirements include $2 million general aggregate commercial general liability and $1 million automobile liability. A proposal bond of 5% of the maximum proposal price is required. Evaluation criteria weight project team qualifications (25 points), project approach (35 points), reference projects (20 points), SLBE preference (up to 10 points), and cost (20 points), for a maximum of 110 total points. Questions are due July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses issued via addendum by July 15, 2026. Proposals will be opened via virtual Microsoft Teams.