Valve and Wet Tap Installation Services

DeKalb County Department of Purchasing and Contracting is requesting bids for routine and emergency valve and wet tap installation services for the Department of Watershed Management under an ITB with a three-year multiyear contract term, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory DeKalb Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) meeting is required before bidding — sessions were held July 22 or July 29, 2026, in person or via video conference.

The scope includes installation on active water mains, trench excavation and shoring, hydrostatic pressure testing, traffic control, site restoration, and related work on an as-needed basis in accordance with County standards and specifications. Materials are furnished by the County unless otherwise directed. Contractors must hold a valid Utility Systems Contractor License, respond to routine requests within five calendar days, and respond to emergency requests within two hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

DeKalb County requires bidders to achieve 20 percent LSBE participation or demonstrate good faith efforts to do so. The contract is also subject to the DeKalb County First Source Jobs Ordinance, which mandates that contractors hire at least 50 percent of jobs from the First Source Registry of qualified DeKalb County residents.

The price schedule contains 30 line items covering valve types, sizes, installation configurations, wet tap services, hydrostatic pressure testing, restoration services (sod, concrete, saw cutting, backfill, and debris removal), traffic control, and mobilization fees. Contractors must submit a repair parts markup percentage not exceeding 10 percent. All unit prices must be fully inclusive of labor, equipment, and materials except those furnished by the County.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability with a $5 million general aggregate, business auto liability with $500,000 combined single limit, and contractual liability, with the County named as additional insured. The contract includes automatic renewal each January 1st unless terminated. Written questions are due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid opening is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom.