25RFP1421185A-BKJ Online Water Quality Monitoring System

Fulton County, Georgia is seeking proposals for an Online Water Quality Monitoring System through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Public Works. The procurement aims to acquire a comprehensive water quality data collection solution involving installation and ongoing maintenance of online instrumentation at the Tom Lowe Water Treatment Plant and throughout the county's distribution system. Vendors must provide a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform capable of continuous, real-time data output monitoring at least nine specific analytical parameters including alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, pH, total dissolved solids, temperature, nitrate, arsenic, and free chlorine. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing online instrumentation for data collection and must be authorized vendors or resellers. The evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scale, with points allocated across project approach (30%), key personnel qualifications (13%), project experience (30%), personnel availability (10%), local preference (5%), service-disabled veterans preference (2%), and cost proposal (10%). Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on August 19, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of September 9, 2025, at 11:00 A.M.

The RFP includes several set-aside and preference provisions, specifically highlighting opportunities for local businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Proposers must comply with Fulton County's non-discrimination policies and provide comprehensive insurance documentation. The contract is structured with an initial Commencement Term from execution date through December 31, 2025, with potential for four additional one-year renewal terms through December 31, 2029. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, vendors are required to submit detailed pricing for software license fees, implementation fees, training fees, and professional service fees. The procurement also mandates submission of various required forms related to immigration compliance and subcontractor utilization. Potential respondents must be prepared to integrate their proposed system with existing county infrastructure and demonstrate robust technological capabilities in water quality monitoring and data management.