Water Meter Testing and Repairs

Fulton County, Georgia has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25ITB1430583A-KM for comprehensive Water Meter Testing and Repairs services through its Department of Public Works. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform extensive meter testing across multiple meter types and sizes, including 120 tests of 1" positive displacement meters, 400 tests of 2" positive displacement meters, 150 tests of 2" compound meters, 140 tests of 3" compound meters, 100 tests of 4" compound meters, and 50 tests of 6" compound meters. The bid was released on August 1, 2025, with responses due on September 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., and a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via web conference. The contract term will run from the purchase order date through December 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year terms extending through December 31, 2028. Bidders must provide unit pricing for various meter testing services and demonstrate capability to perform comprehensive testing and repair activities, with an included $30,000 allowance for repair parts and specified hourly rates for meter repair and re-testing.

The solicitation includes specific non-discrimination requirements with designated participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (11.49%) and Female Business Enterprises (2.62%). Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability insurance. The bid allows for potential price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for copper and copper-base alloy pipe and tube, acknowledging historical price volatility of brass products. Bidders are required to register with BidNet Direct and submit all necessary purchasing forms, including various affidavits, license certifications, and non-discrimination promises. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a sophisticated approach to municipal water meter management, with flexible pricing mechanisms and opportunities for diverse business participation. The total project budget appears to be structured around unit pricing, with the $30,000 parts allowance indicating a potential total contract value that could range between $75,000 and $150,000 depending on actual testing and repair volumes.