On-Call Commercial Diving Services for Water and Wastewater Systems
- Client
- Department of Watershed Management
- Solicitation No.
- MS-IFB/DWM/2610-1270105
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management requires on-call commercial diving services to support emergency response, infrastructure inspections, maintenance, repairs, confined-space diving, and deep tunnel operations for its wastewater and drinking water systems. Scope includes physical evaluations with written and photographic records, underwater mechanical repair, welding, cutting, concrete repair, pipe lining, and debris removal. Eligibility is limited to onshore US organizations with a minimum of five years of relevant commercial diving experience. The procurement uses a two-phase Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding process, evaluating qualifications and technical capability in Phase I before requesting cost proposals and potential bid bonds in Phase II. Bidders must provide a Statement of Qualifications, three client references, proof of insurability, and an executed Joint Venture Agreement meeting Small Business Opportunity goals. Qualified Phase II offerors must satisfy Office of Contract Compliance non-discrimination requirements to be eligible for contract award.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1270105_SUPPLIER.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management issues this multi-step competitive sealed bidding seeking qualified offerors to provide on-call commercial diving services. Services support wastewater and drinking water systems across two phases: Phase I Prequalification and Phase II Invitation for Bid. All qualified commercial diving contractors meeting technical, experience, and safety standards are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
- Pre-Advertisement Notice Posted
- 4/1/2026 3:43 PM EST
- Pre-Solicitation Conference Held
- 4/142026 N/A
- Phase I Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud
- 10/26/2026 12:00 noon EST
- Phase I Deadline for Submission of Statement of Qualifications
- 11/2/2026 2:00 PM EST
- Phase II Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud
- 11/13/2026 12:00 noon EST
- Phase II IFB Close Date
- 11/17/2026 2:00 PM EST
- How to submit
- Electronic via ATLCloud portal
- Submission details
- Submissions are due at the specified time and date via ATLCloud.
- Set-aside
- Small Business Opportunity (35% SBE goal); Joint Venture required
- Place of performance
- Atlanta, GA and surrounding metropolitan area
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation (Statutory); Employer's Liability ($1,000,000); Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000 CSL); Builders Risk/Installation Floater (100% of contract value); Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/aggregate)
How proposals are evaluated
| Firm Experience and Technical Capability | PASS OR FAIL |
| Ability to Meet Schedule and Deliver Services on Time | PASS OR FAIL |
| Company Background and Management Capacity | PASS OR FAIL |
| Past Performance on Similar Contracts | PASS OR FAIL |
Scope of work
- Physical inspections and evaluations of underground linear infrastructure and deep tunnel systems
- Written and photographic records of inspection findings
- Underwater placement or removal of pumps and maintenance of support/railings systems
- Underwater mechanical repair, welding, cutting, and pipe or lining repair
- Concrete structural repair including demolition, forming, pouring, chipping, sacking, stripping, and cleaning
- Removal of grit or debris buildup
- Emergency response, confined-space diving, and deep tunnel operations
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience providing commercial diving services for municipal, industrial, wastewater, water treatment, or underground infrastructure environments
- Minimum 5 years in business performing commercial diving or underwater infrastructure services
- Ability to mobilize qualified dive personnel and equipment within 24 hours for emergency task orders
- Ability to mobilize for non-emergency task orders within 5 business days
- Qualified Dive Supervisor with minimum 5 years commercial diving experience and minimum 2 years as dive supervisor
- Commercial Diver certifications from ADCI-recognized commercial diving school or equivalent
- OSHA Confined Space Entry and Rescue certifications, current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, and CPR/First Aid/Oxygen Administration certifications
- At least 3 similar contracts performed within the past 5 years
Documents to include with the bid
- Statement of Qualifications
- Attestation of Financial Capability
- Signed and dated letter from insurance broker or Certificate of Insurance
- References from 3 prior projects or formal statement on company letterhead for Newly Established Business
- Executed Joint Venture Agreement
- Completed Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) documentation
- Notarized IIREA affidavit or exemption (at Phase II award eligibility)
- Proof of active registration on SAM.gov or exemption (at Phase II award eligibility)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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