#2025-18 Brookwood Culvert Replacement Phase 2

The City of Covington, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for the Brookwood Circle Culvert Replacement Phase 2 project, designated as Bid Number 2025-18, located in Newton County. The procurement involves removing and replacing approximately 30 linear feet of an existing 8' wide by 7' high box culvert with a new 35 linear foot box culvert measuring 9' wide by 5' high. The project scope includes installing associated headwalls, wingwalls, storm drainage pipe, a new junction box, and resolving a water main conflict. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, with a public bid opening at 10:30 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Covington's office, and the Request for Information (RFI) deadline is Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Contractors must provide a 5% Bid Bond and, if awarded, furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

Bidders must be licensed as a "Utility Contractor" by the State of Georgia and must employ a "Utility Manager" certification holder. All contractors and subcontractors are required to participate in the E-Verify program and submit an Affidavit of Compliance. Bid documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $200 from GWES, LLC in Perry, Georgia, and can be obtained by contacting william.jones@gwesllc.com or calling 706-765-8767. The City of Covington reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on the best interest of the project. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the culvert replacement suggests a significant infrastructure investment. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The project appears to be open to qualified utility and infrastructure contractors capable of meeting the specified technical and licensing requirements.