IFB_323 Ad_Parkwood Drive Stormwater Improvem.pdf

Invitation for Bids for

Parkwood Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for

Douglasville – Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority 8763 Hospital Drive

Douglasville, Georgia 30134

June 17, 2026

IFB # 323

The Douglasville – Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the performance of the Parkwood Drive Stormwater Improvement Project (the “Project”), as more fully described in the Invitation for Bids. The scope of work includes the provision by the bidder or contractor of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work. The Project will be “turnkey” and require minimal involvement of Authority personnel.

The work to be performed shall include, but is not limited to, the removal of approximately 600 linear feet (LF) of 18-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP), approximately 78 LF of 24-inch CMP, 100 LF of existing water line, 128 LF of concrete curb and gutter, 101 LF of sidewalk, one (1) concrete flume, four (4) catch basins, existing fencing, asphalt pavement, and driveway concrete. The Project includes installation of approximately 610 LF of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), 247 LF of 24-inch RCP, 20 LF of 30-inch RCP, 114 LF of 8-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) in 16-inch steel casing, and associated road restoration. Installation of one (1) headwall (GDOT STD. 1001-B), five (5) junction boxes (GDOT STD. 1011-A), one (1) single wing catch basin, five (5) double wing catch basins (GDOT STD. 1033D and 1034D), 24-inch concrete vertical curb and gutter, fencing, driveway concrete, and sidewalk is also included. The Project site is located within Douglas County. Plans for the Parkwood Drive Stormwater Improvement Project have been prepared by RINDT, Inc., Jason Cousineau, P.E. (collectively, “RINDT” or the “Engineer”), dated 10/24/2023.

Special Conditions and Appendices contain more detailed information on the Project scope.

All work will be performed within Authority easements and/or inside public right-of-way.

All anticipated rights-of-way and easements required for the Project have been obtained.

All anticipated federal, state, and local permits required for the Project have been obtained.

Parties interested in this Invitation for Bids must obtain a copy of the full bid package or their bids will be considered nonresponsive. Bid packages must be obtained for a nominal cost of $125.00 by contacting RINDT by telephone at (770) 427-8123 or in person at RINDT’s Marietta office located at 334 Cherokee St NE, Marietta, GA 30060.

Bids will be received by the Authority at its Administrative Offices located at 8763 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, Georgia 30134 until the date and time listed below. Bids shall be sealed and mailed or delivered to the Authority so that they are received no later than the date and time listed below. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

Bids shall be received by 2:00 p.m., local time, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Authority’s Administrative Offices located at 8763 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, Georgia 30134 on the date and time listed below.

Pre-Bid Conference shall be at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

All prospective bidders must hold a current Georgia Utility Contractors License and be on, or promptly qualify for inclusion on, the Authority’s Approved Contractor List, without restriction or probationary status.

All bids must be accompanied by adequate bid security (certified check, bid bond, or irrevocable letter of credit) drawn in favor of the Authority and in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price, which shall be subject to forfeiture as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to promptly enter into the proposed contract for performance of the Project with the Authority.

Award may be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; however, the Authority reserves the right to reject all bids or any bid that is nonresponsive or submitted by a nonresponsible bidder. The Authority further reserves the right to waive technicalities and informalities in the Invitation for Bids and bids submitted.