26099-B On-Call Fire Hydrant Repair and Replacement

Fayette County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for on-call fire hydrant repair and replacement services through the Fayette County Water System (FCWS) under Invitation to Bid 26099-B. The procurement encompasses comprehensive hydrant maintenance and repair services including locating and accessing hydrants, exercising isolation valves, lubricating components, checking for leaks, scraping and painting, and replacing defective parts on an as-needed basis throughout the service area. The scope of work includes estimated quantities of 50 hydrant repairs, 20 complete replacements, and 20 extension adjustments, with pricing for various component replacements including operating nuts, stems, rods, seals, gaskets, foot valves, nozzles, caps, risers, and valve boxes. Bidders must be licensed Utility Contractors in Georgia and must submit completed pricing sheets, bid bonds, contractor affidavits regarding E-Verify compliance, and references from three current or recent customers by the March 12, 2026 deadline at 3:00 p.m. All work must comply with FCWS Standards and Specifications Manual, American Water Works Association (AWWA) C-17 Manual, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 291 Manual, and OSHA excavation standards, with contractors required to maintain a 24-month workmanship guarantee and restore job sites to pre-excavation condition. The initial contract term runs from the Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal terms available, and the County reserves the right to competitively solicit other vendors for projects exceeding $250,000.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility based on business classification or disadvantaged enterprise status. Successful bidders must obtain General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation as required by Georgia statute, with Fayette County listed as additional insured; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the Task Order value are required for any single Task Order priced at $250,000 or greater. Work will be assigned by Task Orders, with compensation authorized only upon issuance of approved Task Orders and Notice to Proceed, and all pricing submitted establishes unit prices for subsequent Task Orders. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering payment terms (Net 30), vendor qualifications, experience, quality, and references. No specific budget range or maximum contract value is identified in the solicitation documents, though the competitive solicitation threshold of $250,000 per project suggests the potential for significant individual task orders.