Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Fittings Annual Contract

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) 2025-SW-21 for an annual contract to procure reinforced concrete pipe and fittings. The procurement seeks precast reinforced concrete pipe with nominal diameters ranging from 15 to 96 inches for round pipe, and 15 to 60 inches for arched and elliptical pipe, including associated fittings such as headwalls, flared end sections, and safety end sections. All materials must conform to AASHTO M170 (ASTM C76) specifications and be sourced from manufacturers on the Georgia Department of Transportation Qualified Products List. Materials must be delivered within 72 hours of order to CCWA facilities in Morrow, Georgia, or designated jobsites. Key procurement dates include a bidder question deadline of December 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., addendum response due December 23, 2025, and a bid opening scheduled for December 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. The contract will have an initial twelve-month term with potential renewal for four additional one-year terms, contingent on mutual written consent. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and best value to CCWA, with bids submitted electronically through the Bonfire Portal.

The solicitation includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bid discount program offering evaluation-only discounts of 10 percent for SLBEs in Clayton County and 7 percent for SLBEs in ten surrounding counties. Bidders must submit a Georgia Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and provide comprehensive documentation including bidder qualification information, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits, W-9 forms, non-collusion certificates, and conflict of interest certifications. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, and automobile liability. CCWA reserves the right to award multiple contractors and does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities during the contract period. Payment terms are net 30 days following material delivery, acceptance of goods, and invoice receipt. All procured goods will be warranted to be free from materials and workmanship defects for two years from final acceptance, providing additional assurance of quality and performance for the county water authority's infrastructure needs.