City of Oxford Water and Electric Meter Replacement

The City of Oxford, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for water and electric meter replacement under two separate contracts, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via electronic submission through QuestCDN.com. Bidders must hold a valid Georgia State "Utility Contractor" license with an employed "Utility Manager" certification holder. The City reserves the right to give preference to bidders submitting proposals for both contracts.

Contract A covers water meter replacement: removal and replacement of approximately 770 water meters (3/4", 1", and 2" sizes) with AMI transmitters, installation of approximately 200 additional AMI transmitters on existing meters, installation of approximately 705 3/4" backflow preventers, and replacement of meter boxes and curb stops as necessary. Contract B covers removal and replacement of approximately 750 electrical meters. Both contracts include service line material documentation, site restoration, data collection, and property owner communication. The City will provide all water meters, electric meters, and AMI transmitters; the contractor supplies all other materials and equipment necessary for installation.

Work must be completed within 210 consecutive calendar days. All bids require a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10% of the base bid. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price, with surety companies rated minimum "A" and possessing financial strength at least five times the contract price. Base costs will be posted on QuestCDN within approximately 30 minutes after bid closing. Project funding comes from local funds with no prevailing-wage or BABA documentation required. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after closing except as provided by state law. Digital project documents cost $50 to download; a $42 bid submittal fee applies through QuestCDN.