Reidsville- Water Meter Replacment

The City of Reidsville, located in Terrell County, Georgia, is seeking bids for a comprehensive Water Meter Replacement Project involving the removal and installation of approximately 1,422 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meters and associated appurtenances. The procurement opportunity requires sealed bids to be submitted by June 5, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Reidsville City Hall, with a project completion timeline of 180 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bid documents are available from Hofstadter and Associates, Inc. in Macon, Georgia, for a non-refundable deposit of $175 per set in .pdf format. Bidders must submit a 10% Bid Bond or Certified Check and demonstrate extensive qualifications, including work experience, references, and proven ability to complete similar installation projects. Key evaluation criteria include comprehensive documentation, technical capability, and compliance with State Revolving Fund (SRF) guidelines. Contractors must also provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount.

The City of Reidsville encourages participation from Section 3 Businesses, which indicates a preference for local and disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must submit multiple certifications, including a Noncollusion Affidavit, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Debarment Certification, along with five references for similar installation projects. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope of replacing 1,422 water meters suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The procurement process reserves the right for the city to reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in vendor selection. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project appears to be a comprehensive upgrade of the city's water metering infrastructure. The AMI water meter technology implies a modernization effort to improve water resource management and potentially enable more efficient utility billing and consumption tracking.