IFB/AM/DWM/2501/1250119, Rental of Hydro-Blaster Vacuum Loader

The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 2501/1250119 for the rental of specialized hydro-blasting and vacuum loading equipment. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a Hydro-Blaster, Vacuum Loader, Air Mover, and Vacuum Truck, complete with an operator and hoseman, to be utilized at OWTR facilities. The contract requires the selected vendor to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to support the City's infrastructure maintenance needs, in strict accordance with the City of Atlanta's Code of Ordinances 2-1188. The solicitation was posted on February 6, 2025, with proposals due by March 4, 2025, giving potential bidders approximately four weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive capability to operate and manage the specified equipment effectively, with a focus on supporting the Department of Watershed Management's operational requirements.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The contract appears to be structured as a rental agreement for specialized municipal infrastructure maintenance equipment, suggesting potential annual values in the range of $100,000 to $500,000, depending on usage frequency and equipment specifications. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current solicitation. The equipment requires integration with existing Fulton County and City of Atlanta infrastructure, specifically at OWTR (Owned Water Treatment and Reuse) facilities. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documentation to understand precise qualifications, insurance requirements, and technical specifications for the hydro-blasting and vacuum loading equipment and associated operational services.