#2558-P Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Fayette County, Georgia is soliciting proposals for Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance through Request for Proposals #2558-P, targeting maintenance services for five potable water storage tanks within the Fayette County Water System. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive annual maintenance over a five-year period, including inspection, rehabilitation, repairs, recoating, washout services, and preventive maintenance for four Hydropillar tanks located in Peachtree City, Crabapple, Ellis Road, and Highway 92. Minimum qualifications for offerors include holding a State of Georgia Utility Contractor's license, employing staff with National Association of Corrosion Engineers certification, and currently maintaining at least three water utility systems. The evaluation methodology will weight technical merit at 70% (encompassing understanding and approach, qualifications, company background, and maintenance schedule) and pricing at 30%. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on April 23, 2025, at the County complex located at 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 204, Fayetteville, GA. The initial contract term will run from contract award through June 30, 2026, with potential for four additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be submitted as annual rates for each tank, comprehensively including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, profit, and travel expenses. The county reserves the right to negotiate change orders and may select one or more bidders for presentations, with the potential to award up to 20 additional points for compelling in-person proposals. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive maintenance requirements for five water storage tanks suggest a substantial contract value. Interested parties can direct questions to Colette Cobb via email at ccobb@fayettecountyga.gov. The procurement process allows the county flexibility in vendor selection, potentially awarding to multiple contractors or negotiating specific terms based on the submissions received.