Description
The Jones County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for a county‑wide water‑meter replacement project. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to remove and install approximately 4,700 water meters and any necessary accessories. Bids must be submitted by November 5, 2026, and must include a 10 % bid bond; the awardee will also need to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract amount. Plans are available for a fee, and all bidders must hold a valid Georgia contractor’s license and be fully insured and bonded.
• Scope: Replace ~4,700 water meters across Jones County, GA.
• Contract Type: Sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) for goods/services.
• Estimated Quantity: 4,700 meters plus accessories, labor, and disposal.
• Bid Requirements: 10 % bid bond, performance & payment bonds (100 % of contract), Georgia contractor license, insurance, bonding.
• Submission Deadline: 2:30 PM ET, Nov 5 2026 (no withdrawals for 60 days).
• Plans: Available at Ingram & Associates (hard copy $150, digital $75).
• Funding: Local funds and Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).