Water Testing-Wilcox State Prison

The state of Georgia, specifically through Appling County, is seeking a water testing service contract for Wilcox State Prison located at 470 Broad St. S in Abbeville. This procurement opportunity is structured as a one-year contract with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. The primary requirement is for comprehensive water testing services to be performed bi-weekly at the correctional facility, with strict adherence to detailed specifications not fully elaborated in the original posting. The contract appears to mandate specialized water quality testing and monitoring services essential for maintaining safe environmental conditions within the state prison facility. Vendors interested in this opportunity must submit their proposals by September 29, 2025, which represents the final due date for contract submissions. The posting was initially made public on September 19, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately ten days to prepare and submit their comprehensive service proposals.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly outlined in the provided contract information, potential vendors should anticipate standard state procurement guidelines for qualification. The contract's geographical focus on Wilcox State Prison in Abbeville suggests a localized service requirement that may preference vendors with regional proximity or demonstrated experience in correctional facility water testing. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original posting. Interested contractors will likely need to demonstrate technical capabilities in water quality testing, compliance with state environmental regulations, and the ability to consistently perform bi-weekly testing services. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide detailed qualifications, testing methodologies, and evidence of previous similar service contracts in governmental or correctional settings.