DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Public Works, 25ITB1357598A-ST, Soft Dig Services in an amount not to exceed $254,500.00 with (A) Southern Hydro Vac, LLC dba AIMS Companies (Powder Spring, GA), in the amount of $127,250.00 and (B) Vacutek Integrated Services (Buford, GA), in the amount of $127,250.00 to provide soft dig services. Effective dates: July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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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
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: These contracts will provide soft dig services in order to assist the Department of Public Works in locating gas, electric, and telecommunication utility lines that may be near water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Time is critical during emergency water main repairs, and it is important to restore water service to customers as quickly as possible to avoid extended outages that could negatively impact the key performance indicator (KPI) for water outage response time. To avoid delays, the Department utilizes two vendors, ensuring flexibility and timely responses during emergencies.
Scope of Work: To furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary for soft dig excavation services in support of maintenance and repair of water system and other infrastructure.
The successful vendor shall perform the following:
? Locate water service mains and / or other buried infrastructures.
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