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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE II, PART C

FOR THE

COOSA WATER AUTHORITY, GEORGIA

Sealed proposals will be received by the Coosa Water Authority, at the Authority’s office, P.O. Box 804, Blairsville, Georgia 30514 (U.S. Postal Service), or 4707 Blue Ridge Highway, Blairsville, Georgia 30514 (Hand Delivery or Shipping) until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. Sealed proposals will be received by the Coosa Water Authority at the Authority’s Office, P.O. Box 804 (Mail), 4707 Blue Ridge Highway (Hand Delivery or Shipping), Blairsville, Georgia 30514 until 0:00 p.m. local time, DAY, DATE, 2023, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

Coosa Water Authority is seeking bids from qualified vendors for supplies and materials for the following:

Part One: Approximately 141,000 linear feet of 6-inch water lines, all complete with appurtenances.

Proposals for the complete work in one general contract shall be made on the proposal form provided and shall contain prices in words and figures for the work bid on. The bidder shall provide the lead time for material delivery. The price shall be the full, delivered cost to the Coosa Water Authority with no additions.

Coosa Water Authority will award as one contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The work to be performed under this contract is partially funded with federal funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Water Sewer Infrastructure Grants established via the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and therefore is subject to federal laws and regulations associated with that program.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of the Coosa Water Authority, in the amount of at least 10% of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for the Coosa Water Authority. Each bond shall be equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the Coosa Water Authority as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.

Drawings and Specifications are open to public inspection at Coosa Water Authority office and at the offices of Turnipseed Engineers in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia.

Plans and specifications must be obtained from Turnipseed Engineers at https://turnipseed.com/current-projects/out-for-bid/. A digital copy of the plans and specifications as well as one (1) printed copy of the specifications will be provided upon receipt of $200. Printed full size or reduced drawings are available upon request at no additional charge.Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained from Turnipseed Engineers, 2255 Cumberland Parkway, Building 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, upon receipt of $200.00.

Digital copies of the documents are not available.

Upon receipt of all documents in undamaged condition within 30 days after the date of opening of bids, half of the deposit will be refunded. The difference between the deposit and the amount refunded represents the cost of reproduction. No refund will be made for documents received after 30 days or in damaged condition.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

COOSA WATER AUTHORITY, GEORGIA

By:

John SpivaColton Payne, Chairman

CWA/212472.002C