Award Information

This Award Information document pertains to a natural gas system expansion project for the City of Claxton, Georgia. The project involves the construction and installation of a new tap station and approximately 28,000 feet of 12-inch high-pressure steel gas main to expand the city's natural gas system to the intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 280. Sealed bids were submitted to the City of Claxton at 206 W Railroad Street, Claxton, Georgia 30417 with a deadline of 1:00 p.m. on January 18, 2023. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 5, 2023 at the same address. The successful bidder was required to provide a Utility Contractors License, appropriate insurance certificates, and a summary list of contractor employees with Operator Qualification expiration dates under an approved OQ Plan. The contract has been awarded to Equix Energy Services, LLC as the low bidder.

Bidders were required to submit sealed bids accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent of the bid amount. The successful contractor was obligated to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent of the contract amount, prior to contract execution. The scope of work included furnishing materials (excluding line pipe, regulators, meters, odorizer, and heater), labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the construction and installation. The City of Claxton reserved the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities and re-advertise. Questions regarding the project were directed to Jack Sapp of Sapp Engineering & Services at jrsapp@sappengineering.com or 478-342-0386.