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This is a sealed bid solicitation from the City of Lafayette, Georgia for water system improvements involving the renovation of the Huggins Water Tank. The project encompasses cleaning, repairing, abrasive blast surface preparation, and repainting of a 2,000,000 gallon capacity welded steel water reservoir with a nominal diameter of 78 feet 4 inches and shell height of 56 feet, located at 800 East Guild Road in Walker County, Georgia. Work includes renovation of appurtenances such as safety climb devices, ladders, roof hatches, water level indicators, and splash pads, as well as erosion control measures, gravel pad repaving, overflow pad replacement, filling, testing, flushing, disinfection, and site restoration. Sealed bids were due by 3:00 PM local time on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at City Hall, 207 S. Duke Street, Lafayette, Georgia 30728, with public opening and reading of bids immediately following the deadline. Bids received after the deadline would be returned unopened.

Bidders were required to submit a Bid Bond or other security authorized by law in an amount of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price. The City of Lafayette reserves the right to delay contract award for up to 60 days from the bid opening date, during which bids remain open and non-withdrawable. The City also reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any technicalities or informalities. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and qualified bidder with the lowest responsive total bid.