City of Albany Water System Valve Exercising - Bid Ref. #27-025 (2026)
City of AlbanyCity · Albany, GA- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Duration
- 9 months
- Primary contact
- Ricky Gladney
- (229) 302-1455
The 30-second brief
The City of Albany invites sealed bids for a system-wide water valve exercising project under Bid Ref. #27-025. The contract scope encompasses approximately 5,500 valves ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter, requiring locating, cleaning out of debris, fully operating/exercising, and digital logging via the ArcGIS mobile app. Work includes valve box adjustments, asphalt/soil restorations, and infrastructure realignment per Special Standard 3005. Bidders must hold a valid State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and/or State of Georgia Water Distribution License. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and question inquiries are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Requirements include a 5% Bid Bond, 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, general liability insurance, and various compliance forms.
Locate & Exercise Valves 6" to 24", Raise Valve Box - Asphalt, Raise Valve Box - Grass/Soil Area, Valve Box Excavation & Relocation
The ability, capacity and skill of bidder to perform required service; Whether bidder can perform service promptly or within specified time; The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of bidder; The performance of previous contracts; The suitability of equipment or material for City use; The ability of bidder to provide future maintenance and parts service.
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Summary
The City of Albany invites sealed bids for a system-wide water valve exercising project under Bid Ref. #27-025.
The contract scope encompasses approximately 5,500 valves ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter, requiring locating, cleaning out of debris, fully operating/exercising, and digital logging via the ArcGIS mobile app. Work includes valve box adjustments, asphalt/soil restorations, and infrastructure realignment per Special Standard 3005. Bidders must hold a valid State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and/or State of Georgia Water Distribution License. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and question inquiries are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Requirements include a 5% Bid Bond, 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, general liability insurance, and various compliance forms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- The ability, capacity and skill of bidder to perform required service
- Whether bidder can perform service promptly or within specified time
- The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of bidder
- The performance of previous contracts
- The suitability of equipment or material for City use
- The ability of bidder to provide future maintenance and parts service
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Locate & Exercise Valves 6" to 24"
- Raise Valve Box - Asphalt
- Raise Valve Box - Grass/Soil Area
- Valve Box Excavation & Relocation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- DBE Subcontractor Participation Form
- Addendum Acknowledgement Form
- Indemnity Agreement
- Governing Law and Venue Form
- Certificate of Non-Collusion Form
- Drug Free Workplace
- Debarred Bidders Integrity Form
- Corporate Seal
- Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation
- Listing of the principals of Corporation
- Affidavit to Comply with OCGA § 13-10-91
- List of three references from projects of similar scope
- Submit to
- Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701
- Scope location
- Albany, GA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Albany?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701. For questions, contact Ricky Gladney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Albany in GA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ricky Gladney at (229) 302-1455. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Locate & Exercise Valves 6" to 24", Raise Valve Box - Asphalt, Raise Valve Box - Grass/Soil Area, Valve Box Excavation & Relocation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "The ability, capacity and skill of bidder to perform required service; Whether bidder can perform service promptly or within specified time; The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Albany?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Albany are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Albany regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 9 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, Bid Bond, DBE Subcontractor Participation Form, Addendum Acknowledgement Form, Indemnity Agreement, Governing Law and Venue Form, Certificate of Non-Collusion Form, Drug Free Workplace, Deba. Review the full document from City of Albany for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Albany, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.