DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITB458876A-KM, Small Water Meter Installation in an amount not to exceed $620,000.00 with Jewel of the South Inc., (Conyers, GA), to provide small water meter installation services effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (REMOVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: To provide small water meter installation services.
Scope of Work: The contract allows a private contractor to install and replace small water meters (under 2") as necessary for new water service customers and to achieve the Department's goal of maintaining system reliability and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
This type of contractual service has been found to serve the North Fulton area well. The Water Services Division, working with developers and commercial contractors, has been able to establish a good working relationship in providing the timely installation of new water service which the small meter installation contract provides.
Community Impact: As part of continued development activity in North Fulton, there is a need to provide new water meter connections to serve developments from the existing water mains. Additionally, an increase in correct metering ...
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