Water Meter Installations

The City of Dublin, Georgia, located in Lanier County, is seeking qualified contractors to execute a comprehensive water meter installation project through Request for Proposals (RFP #25-0113-02). The procurement involves installing 807 Neptune water meters and endpoints, which include 704 5/8" x 3/4" T-10 meters, 72 1" meters, and various larger meters ranging from 1 1/2" to 6" in size. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials (including nuts, bolts, gaskets), spool pieces, PE pipe, and universal flanges for meter replacements. Additional technical requirements include boring 2" holes in existing cast iron meter lids for antenna installation and providing daily electronic meter data updates via Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, compatible with the City's Tyler Technologies ERP Pro 10 billing system. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Experience and Personnel (30%), Price Proposal/Fee Schedule (30%), Completion Time (30%), and References (10%). Critical dates include a February 7, 2025, deadline for submitting questions to David Sawyer, Purchasing Director, with proposals due by February 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and firm selection scheduled for March 6, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000, Automobile Liability of $500,000, and Worker's Compensation coverage. While the document does not specify an incumbent vendor or precise budget range, the comprehensive scope of installing 807 water meters suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The project requires technical proficiency in water meter installation, data management, and integration with existing municipal technology systems. Potential bidders should demonstrate expertise in municipal utility infrastructure, familiarity with Neptune meter technologies, and the capability to provide precise, systematic meter installation and data reporting services. The project appears to be part of a broader municipal infrastructure upgrade initiative, focusing on modernizing water meter infrastructure and improving data collection and billing processes.