Award _ Phase 4 Water System Extension.docx

This is a bid award notice for the Jones County Board of Commissioners in Georgia concerning the Highway 49 Phase 4 Water System Extension project. The sealed bid solicitation was issued for the construction of a water system expansion project, with bids due by 2:00 P.M. on January 19, 2025, at the Jones County Board of Commissioners offices located at 166 Industrial Blvd., Gray, GA 31032. The major construction items include 16-inch water main, 12-inch water main, 2-inch water main, gate valves, fire hydrants, water services, and miscellaneous appurtenances. All work was to be performed in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Ingram & Associates Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. Bidding documents were available for purchase from the engineering firm at a cost of $200.00 for hard copy sets or $75.00 for digital sets, with contact information provided for Ashley Chancey at the firm. All contractors submitting bids were required to possess a valid Georgia state contractor license, with the license number displayed on the bid envelope.

At their February 3, 2026 meeting, the Jones County Board of Commissioners awarded the contract to First Environmental Contractors, LLC in the amount of $787,999.00. The bid award notice was dated February 5, 2026, and was issued by County Administrator Jason Rizner. No bid withdrawal was permitted after the closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty calendar days from the bid submission deadline.