26-05 Distribution System Valve Exercising and GPS Location

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking bids from qualified vendors to locate, actuate, and record the precise GPS coordinates of each valve within the County's water distribution system. The project aims to create a comprehensive digital valve database to enhance the County's ability to quickly locate and operate valves during routine maintenance and emergency situations. The successful bidder will be required to exercise and record the GPS coordinates of over 4,500 valves across the County's retail and wholesale water networks. Key aspects of the project include: • Locating and actuating valves within the water distribution system • Recording precise GPS coordinates of each valve • Creating a comprehensive digital valve database • Enhancing the County's ability to quickly locate and operate valves during routine maintenance and emergency situations • Supporting secure data sharing with partner utilities, emergency responders, and contractors