Active SLED Opportunity · GEORGIA · CITY OF WARNER ROBINS
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City of Warner Robins seeks qualified contractors for a citywide AMI Water Meter Replacement Project to upgrade 22,000 water meters with advanced automated technology, improving accuracy, efficiency, and customer service. Mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 25, 2026; proposals due May 15, 2026 via IonWave.
The City of Warner Robins is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meter Replacement Project. This is a citywide initiative aimed at upgrading outdated water meters with advanced, automated metering technology. This effort will enhance the accuracy of water usage readings, reduce manual labor, and provide residents with real-time data to better manage their water consumption. By modernizing the metering infrastructure, the city is investing in long-term sustainability, operational efficiency, and an improved customer service experience. Details regarding project scope, specifications, and bidding requirements are provided in Attachment #1 (26-U-4765 AMI Water Meter Replacement Project RFP). A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.(ET) in the Carolyn Robbins Conference Room in City Hall (700 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093). To remain eligible for potential award, at least one representative from the respective contractor must be in attendance promptly at the start of the meeting and remain present for the duration of the meeting. Proposals will be accepted via the City’s online procurement system, IonWave, until May 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.(ET). Proposals submitted via mail, hand delivery, fax, or any alternative method will not be accepted. Contractors are encouraged to submit questions for clarification or additional information relating to RFP specifications or solicitation requirements. All questions must be submitted via IonWave by May 8, 2026, by 2:00 P.M.(ET). Submission of a proposal shall constitute acknowledgement and acceptance of all terms, conditions, and addenda to this solicitation. --- Q&A --- Q1: Would the utility reconsider allowing a Georgia Master Plumber to carry the licensing requirements for the RFP? A recent similar project in Georgia in Paulding County had the following verbiage in their RFP. "Offerors are required to have a Georgia Utility Contractor License or State of Georgia Plumbers License." In Fayette County for their RFP, the licensing requirement was listed as a Georgia Utility Contractor and they switched to allowing a Plumbing license in an addendum. A1: City of Warner Robins requires a GA Utility Contractor License. Submitted: 4/24/2026 12:19:26 PM (ET) Q2: It appears at this time the site visit has not been scheduled which would put it after the question deadline: Would this allow for additional and extension to make allow changes to be made after the site visits? A2: The site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM (ET). The question submission deadline has been extended to May 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET). The bid deadline has been extended to May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET). Please see Addendum No. 4 for additional details. Submitted: 4/17/2026 01:15:46 PM (ET) Q3: Please clarify: does the utility intend to replace all 5/8 x 3/4 water meters with 1" requiring the replacement of all service brass, potential new boxes, and additional digging at over 22,000 connections? A3: Yes Submitted: 4/17/2026 01:12:19 PM (ET) Q4: Please clarify if the meters to be changed from 3/4" to 1" currently have a check valve. If not, would the City like to include check valves in the meter upgrades? A4: They do not currently have check valves, they will need to be added to the meter upgrade. Submitted: 4/17/2026 12:22:00 PM (ET) Q5: Based on Item C in Addendum 2; please verify quantities requested for the meters to be converted from 3/4" to 1". A5: Approximately 22,000 3/4" meters must be replaced with 1" meters. Submitted: 4/17/2026 11:35:02 AM (ET)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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