Hobas Pipe USA - Sole Source Justification

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in Georgia is issuing a Notice of Sole Source Intent for the procurement of Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar (FRPM) pipe in sizes ranging from 18 inches to 60 inches for sewer replacement purposes. The procurement is designated as a sole source award, meaning the CCWA has determined that only one known supplier possesses the capability to provide the required goods and services. Interested suppliers who believe they can meet the agency's specifications and requirements must submit email responses to ccwa_procurement@ccwa.us by May 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., clearly demonstrating their qualifications and ability to fulfill all specifications. The FRPM pipe systems must be suitable for both gravity and pressure applications and comply with applicable standards including ASTM D3262 and AWWA C950, as well as Buy America, Build America (BABA) requirements and American labor and environmental regulations. If no qualifying responses are received by the May 13, 2026 deadline, the procurement will proceed with the sole source award as planned. The posting was made on April 28, 2026, providing a fifteen-day minimum notice period in accordance with Georgia procurement guidelines.

Hobas Pipe USA (JDE Vendor No. 202663) has been identified as the sole source supplier and has substantiated its exclusive capability by documenting that it is the only 100% U.S.-based manufacturer of FRPM pipe systems in North America, with its domestic competitor ceasing operations in 2019. The company manufactures all products at its ISO 9001-certified, 40-acre facility in Houston, Texas, and differentiates itself through domestic production capabilities, shorter delivery lead times, U.S.-based warranty support, and avoidance of compatibility issues associated with imported metric-sized products from overseas manufacturers. The CCWA has established a documented history of purchasing all fiberglass products from Hobas Pipe USA. The estimated total cost of this sole source procurement is $6.07 million, which exceeds the $100,000 threshold and requires Board Presentation approval. The approved sole source designation will expire three years from the approval date. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types responding to this notice have been specified in the available documentation.