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Project No. 2502595 1 Section 00 11 00 PCWS Richland WTP PRV and FM Vault Advertisement for Bids

PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

Paulding County, Georgia

RICHLAND CREEK WTP PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND FLOW METER VAULT

Client Project No. 27012-3802

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for RICHLAND CREEK WTP PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND FLOW METER VAULT are to be constructed for PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS dba PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM. Bids may be submitted electronically through the Paulding County Bonfire eProcurement Portal or by sealed envelope to the Paulding County Department of Finance, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, Georgia 30132. Bids will be received at the office of the Paulding County Department of Finance until 10AM on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026, at which time the bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Monday, October 26th at 1 PM at the Richland Creek Water Treatment Plant, 11479 Cartersville Hwy, Dallas, GA 30132. Each bidder shall be limited to three personnel per organization.

The Project consists of construction of a new pressure reducing valve (PRV) and flow meter (FM) vault, with associated piping and appurtenances at the Richland Creek Water Treatment Plant to regulate pressure in the plant feed piping and provide flow monitoring. The scope will include, but is not limited to, the following major elements:

• Construction of a new underground PRV and FM vault, including a precast concrete vault, access hatches, and an internal access ladder.

• Installation of new finished water piping and sample line within and outside the vault, including all required fittings, restraints, and connections to existing water mains.

• Furnishing and installation of a PRV, FM assembly, isolation and bypass valves, and associated mechanical appurtenances.

• Provision and installation of electrical power, grounding, and instrumentation necessary for flow and pressure monitoring, including conduits and wiring for integration with the existing control system.

Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

Documents can be examined at no cost through the Paulding County Bonfire eProcurement Portal. To obtain Bid Documents, register for a free Bonfire account to download solicitation documents, receives addenda, and submit questions. Questions regarding the technical specifications or contract documents shall be submitted in writing through the Bonfire Portal. Questions pertaining to the bid process, plans, and specifications are due Friday, November 6th at 10 AM. Paulding County will not address any question or clarification regarding specifications or procedures orally or via telephone. Paulding County is not bound by any oral representations, clarifications, or changes made to the written specification by County employees, unless such clarification or change is provided to the respondent in written addendum from Paulding County. Addendums to the bid package will be issued through the Paulding County Bonfire eProcurement Portal - Plan Holders List. Although Purchasing Division will take effort to send any addendum to known bidders, it is the bidder’s ultimate responsibility to ensure that they have all applicable addenda prior to bid submittal. This may be accomplished via contact with the assigned Procurement Agent prior to bid submittal. Bidders must enter the addenda numbers in Article 3.01 of the Bid Form to verify receipt.

Bidders are required to complete Document 00 45 13, Qualification Statement, included within these specifications, and submit with the bid.

Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount of five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price payable without recourse to the Owner, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds within fifteen (15) days after notice of award of Contract to him. Such bid guarantee shall be made payable to PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM.

Project No. 2502595 2 Section 00 11 00 PCWS Richland WTP PRV and FM Vault Advertisement for Bids

The successful bidder must furnish a performance, and payment bond upon the form provided in the amount of one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract price from an approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Georgia to act as surety, or other surety or sureties acceptable to the Owner.

Bids must remain in effect for 60 days after the bid opening date. Within 60 days from the bid date, the Owner may award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or reject any or all bids for the project.

The PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities in the bids and bidding deemed to be in the best interests of the PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM, and to reject nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids.

Owner: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM By: Ray Wooten Title: Director Date: October 8th, 2026

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