FVUC Addendum 1 Summary

This addendum document pertains to the Fort Valley Utility Commission's request for proposals for the design and construction of approximately 4,000 linear feet of 20-inch fusible PVC effluent pipe for a new wastewater treatment plant in Fort Valley, Georgia. The project scope includes installation of the pipe at approximately 6 feet below grade using open cut and jack & bore construction methods, with approximately 185 linear feet bored beneath a Norfolk Southern railroad line and encased within a 30-inch steel casing pipe. The railroad bore will be conducted approximately 6 feet below normal grade and 24 feet below the rail base, requiring excavation of a 40-foot launching pit and a 15-foot receiving pit. The project also encompasses construction of manholes, erosion control measures, and all ancillary items necessary for complete effluent pipe installation. Interested firms must request the proposal package via email from Tara Giles at tgiles@fvutil.com to be added to the official List of Proposers. Proposals are due July 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and must be mailed or hand-delivered to Fort Valley Utility Commission, 500 Anthoine Street, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030. Award is anticipated within 60 days of selection.

The addendum specifies that the Fort Valley Utility Commission will evaluate proposals based on both quantitative cost factors and qualitative non-cost factors according to weightings outlined in the Proposal Requirements document. The procurement adheres to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal Funding guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Proposals will not be accepted from entities not listed on the official List of Proposers prior to the deadline. The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and waive formalities and technicalities in its best interest.