BL017-24, Replacement of Water Meters, 2¿ and Smaller on an Annual Contract

The Contractor shall provide, under an annual contract, all labor, tools, traffic control and equipment for the replacement of 2¿ and smaller residential and commercial water meters, water meter boxes, and ancillary connections or appurtenances. The work shall include, but not be limited to: GPS of meter locations, replacement of existing meters and boxes, changing laying length, replacing curb-stops if needed and adjusting or raising meters or meter boxes as may be required to comply with applicable Gwinnett County Standards. The contractor shall also identify the material type of the County side service line as well as the customer side service line and shall include this information in their monthly deliverable. This work shall be considered as ¿all inclusive¿ to the meter replacement. No additional payment will be made for this service. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (Gwinnett County DWR) will provide a listing of specific meters to be replaced and reserves the right to prioritize work. The Contract will be an "open end" type to provide the level of service required by the County as needed. The Contractor shall have personnel that can be contacted Monday through Friday 7:00 to 4:00 daily to answer any questions from the Manager relating to work orders, location of where staff is working, when work orders will be worked and when landscaping will be completed. The contractor shall have personnel available after hours in case County needs to contact them for emergency repairs. The contractor will provide an appropriate staff of employees, including supervisory personnel, for the efficient operation of the services hereunder. By submitting a Bid, the contractor represents that all its employees, agents, and suppliers who perform services under this contract shall be qualified and competent to perform such services.