2025 Force Main Improvements

The Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority is seeking bids for the 2025 Force Main Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative located in Georgia. The procurement involves constructing approximately 11,000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC force main, 1,400 linear feet of 6-inch PVC force main, and 20 linear feet of 8-inch DIP gravity sewer, along with associated appurtenances. Bidders must be licensed utility contractors in Georgia with a certified Utility Manager and must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal. The project requires compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lumpkin County Administration Building, with a site inspection to follow. Sealed bids are due by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and the contract time is set at 180 consecutive calendar days. Questions must be submitted electronically to tbarry@dccm.com by January 24, 2025, and contract documents are available from PeoplesQuigley | DCCM for a non-refundable fee of $100 per set.

The project will receive partial funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the American Rescue Plan Act - State Fiscal Recovery Fund, which subjects it to associated federal and state regulations. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and the owner reserves the right to delay the award up to 60 days from the bid opening. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements in water and sewerage systems. The contract documents indicate unit price bidding will be used, with 25 base bid items plus supplemental items and one bid alternate. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the force main improvements and the required bonding suggest a substantial project value. Contractors should be prepared for detailed technical specifications, including specific requirements for pipe installation, erosion control, and quality control testing.