Pre-Advertisement Notice: DWM. Small Meters Installation

The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is preparing to initiate a procurement process for Small Meters Installation services, targeting water meters ranging from 0.5-inch to 2 inches in size. The multi-award, unit-price contract will focus on comprehensive water infrastructure services including meter installation, removal, relocation, and abandonment of service laterals. Contractors will be responsible for installing meter boxes, water meters, taps, valves, and fittings, with additional responsibilities for site restoration, traffic control, and cleanup. The city will provide key materials such as water meters, meter boxes, copper piping, and specific valves and fittings, while contractors must supply all other necessary materials, tools, and equipment. Strict performance standards are outlined, including responding to standard task orders within 2 business days and emergency task orders within 1 hour, completing installations within 10 business days for standard orders and 4 days for emergency orders, and maintaining a 95% first-time acceptance rate. The pre-solicitation process will involve a Pre-Solicitation Conference, with the pre-advertisement notice posted on October 24, 2025, and responses due by November 7, 2025.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be structured as a competitive procurement open to qualified contractors capable of meeting stringent service level agreements. Task orders will be assigned on a rotating basis among awarded contractors, typically issued bi-weekly, with specific location, scope, schedule, and completion time details. The procurement approach suggests a competitive multi-vendor model where performance will be closely monitored, with potential for corrective action, reassignment, or contract termination for vendors failing to meet established standards. Although exact contract values are not specified, the comprehensive scope of work and city-wide deployment indicates a potentially significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate robust operational capabilities, including rapid response times, high-quality installation practices, and the ability to handle emergency and standard meter installation requirements across Fulton County's municipal infrastructure.