Warehouse Supplies for Rockdale Water Resources

Rockdale County Water Resources is seeking a vendor to supply and maintain inventory of water and sewer-related parts and supplies for the Tatum warehouse through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-19. The procurement involves a comprehensive range of water infrastructure components, including brass fittings, hydrants, and various pipe and connection materials, with specific requirements such as AY McDonald Pack Joint brass and white American Darling hydrants. The contract term is one year with options to auto-renew for two additional one-year terms, with deliveries required within 7-10 business days. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at the Tatum Warehouse, with final bids due by July 31, 2025. Bidders must submit one USB Flash Drive with the bid in Adobe PDF format, including business licenses, references, and various required affidavits. The county will maintain specific inventory levels, such as 50-100 pieces for 1-inch items and 10 pieces for 2-inch items, and reserves the right to make no awards, multiple awards, or a single award for all items.

Rockdale County has implemented an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program that aims to maximize contracting opportunities with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with a goal of awarding at least 15% of contracts to these types of businesses. Bidders are expected to demonstrate good faith efforts to include HUBs and SBEs in their proposals. The pricing will be firm and F.O.B. Destination, indicating that the vendor is responsible for delivering goods to the specified location at no additional cost to the county. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the inventory requirements suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. The county's detailed specifications and emphasis on local business participation indicate a structured approach to procuring essential water and sewerage infrastructure supplies that supports both operational needs and community economic development goals.