Award Information

This Award Information document pertains to a sealed bid project for the City of Sylvester, Georgia, in conjunction with a FY21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded sanitary sewer improvement initiative. The project scope encompasses approximately 3,584 linear feet of 6" to 10" HDPE pipeburst, approximately 557 linear feet of 8" PVC sewer open cut installation, approximately 132 vertical feet of new manholes, 88 vertical feet of manhole rehabilitation, and associated service transfers. Bids were received until 10:00 a.m. on June 1, 2023, at City Hall, 101 North Main Street, Sylvester, GA 31791. The contract was awarded to the low bidder, Hancock & Sons, with a project completion timeline of 180 days. Complete digital bid documents were available through QuestCDN (Project Number 8482733) at a cost of $200.00. Prospective bidders were directed to contact Stephen Rakestraw at Carter & Sloope (229-668-0663) for technical inquiries.

Bidders were required to submit a Bid Bond equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount, with the awarded contractor obligated to provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100 percent of the contract value. All bonds were required to be listed on the U.S. Treasury Department's most current Circular 570. The project is funded through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Community Development Block Grant Program. Contractors performing the work must hold a current Georgia State contractor license. Bidders were required to comply with 41 CFR 60-4 affirmative action requirements, ensure equal employment opportunity, and meet applicable timetables and goals. Section 3 Business Concerns of the 1968 HUD Act were encouraged to apply. The owner, the City of Sylvester, retained the right to reject any bids, waive informalities, and re-advertise the project. No land acquisition was anticipated, and permits were expected to be acquired prior to construction commencement.