2026-21 Newton Drive Storm Drainage Improvements Project

The City of Covington is requesting sealed bids for Newton Drive Storm Drainage Improvements Project under ITB 2026-21, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and public opening at 10:15 a.m. A nonmandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of four curb catch basins, one blind-box structure, and two concealed drainage structures; installation of approximately 208 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm drainage pipe (43 linear feet of 15-inch Class III RCP, 27 linear feet of 15-inch Class V RCP, and 165 linear feet of 18-inch Class III RCP); pipe bedding, backfill, and concrete trench caps; replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, full-depth concrete roadway pavement (8-inch Class B concrete, approximately 8-foot-wide restoration area), and residential driveway pavement; drainage ditch regrading; riprap placement and sod installation; traffic control; and erosion and sediment control measures.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience performing similar work and must have successfully completed at least three projects involving earthwork, drainage improvements, or storm drainage within the past five years. Contractors must perform at least 75% of the total contract value using their own forces; subcontractors must be identified in the bid or approved in writing by the City. A 5% Bid Bond is required with submission. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount within ten days of award notification. Commercial General Liability coverage of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of not less than $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits with Employer's Liability of not less than $1 million are required.

The contract period is 45 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All pricing must remain firm for the duration of the project with no unit-price adjustments permitted unless approved through written change order. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to complete work within the specified timeframe. The City will include a contingency allowance equal to 15% of the Total Base Bid. Questions and requests for information are due September 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; the final addendum is due by September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. All required documentation, including Georgia Business License, evidence of insurance, non-collusion affidavit, E-Verify affidavit, and contractor certification statements, must accompany the bid submission.