Potable Groundwater Supply

Madison County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for a potable groundwater supply contract, specifically requesting a minimum of 150 gallons per minute of water to be integrated into the Madison County Water Distribution System. The procurement requires an EPD-approved Public Water Source operated by a Licensed Water Operator, with strict compliance to wellhead protection regulations and drinking water standards. Bidders must complete a comprehensive 72-hour pump test conducted by a licensed well driller to document production capabilities and must be responsible for connecting the well to the county's distribution system according to Madison County Standards and Specifications. The bid solicitation (Bid #25-03) will be received until 11:00 a.m. on March 25, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same time in the Public Meeting Room at the Government Complex. Interested vendors must obtain bid packets from the County Clerk's office located at 91 Albany Avenue in Danielsville, Georgia, and can submit sealed bids either by mail to P.O. Box 147 or hand-delivered to the specified address. The contract will have a five-year term from the date of the Contract Agreement, with project completion required within 90 consecutive calendar days from the award date.

The bid documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are identified in the procurement documents, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. The contract includes a pricing mechanism with annual adjustments based on the United States City average All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), which will be applied on January 1 of each calendar year during the contract term. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract requires a water supply rate to be proposed per 1,000 gallons. The Madison County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Potential bidders are advised that the project must adhere to various regulatory standards, including Georgia Department of Transportation Construction Specifications, Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Federal Clean Water Act Section 402, and NPDES GAR 100002 requirements.