26RFP1645291A-ST AI Powered Digital Water Operations Platform

Fulton County Public Works is requesting proposals for an AI-powered digital water operations platform under RFP 26RFP1645291A-ST, with proposals due November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via BidNet Direct and a pre-proposal conference on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via web conference. Work category availability is established at 16.83% MBE and 3.41% FBE participation.

The platform must integrate existing systems (GIS, SCADA, iHydrant, KETOS, and hydraulic modeling); enable real-time visualization of system conditions; support scenario modeling and shutdown planning; and strengthen cross-department collaboration. The solution is required to enhance operational decision-making, improve system visibility, and support long-term infrastructure planning.

The contract commences in 2027 and terminates December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal terms extending through December 31, 2031, subject to annual appropriations and Board of Commissioners approval. A contract value is not specified in the available materials.

Evaluation is conducted on a 100-point scale: project plan and approach to work (25%), qualifications of key personnel (25%), relevant project experience and past performance (18%), availability of key personnel (5%), local preference (5%), service disabled veterans preference (2%), and cost proposal (20%). Proposers must demonstrate financial responsibility with current financial statements and maintain professional/technology errors and omissions insurance at $2 million per claim/aggregate and cyber liability at $5 million per claim/aggregate throughout the contract term plus three years beyond policy expiration. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements apply, mandating E-Verify program participation for services exceeding $2,499.99. Oral interviews and presentations are anticipated in November 2026, with an anticipated Board of Commissioners award meeting in December 2026.