2026006-BID5200 2026 Storm Drain UV Rehabilitation Projects

Columbia County, Georgia seeks competitive bids for the 2026 Storm Drain UV Rehabilitation Projects (Bid No. 2026006-BID5200), a public works construction contract procured through electronic bidding via the Bonfire Interactive platform. The project involves the rehabilitation of existing drainage pipes at two locations—308 Timberidge Drive and 108 Morehead Drive—using ultraviolet (UV) lining technology as the primary repair method. Deliverables include mobilization, site preparation (including sprinkler repair, shed removal, and fencing/concrete removal and replacement), UV lining installation for pipes ranging from 18 to 42 inches in diameter, erosion and sediment control measures, and site stabilization activities across 24 line items with estimated quantities provided. Qualified contractors must hold a valid State of Georgia Contractors License and comply with project-specific licensing requirements. The bid schedule requires electronic submission by February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory pre-construction conference before work commencement and a contract completion timeframe of 120 calendar days. Written questions must be submitted by February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit a list of at least five previous projects of comparable size and complexity, identify all major subcontractors across relevant trades, and acknowledge that no guaranteed minimum work volume applies and that unit prices cannot be modified post-bid opening. The public bid opening will occur virtually on February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via WebEx.

The procurement contains no disclosed set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to specific enterprise classifications. All bids must be accompanied by a 10 percent bid bond of the lump sum bid amount, with the successful contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation and automobile liability insurance. The contract is structured as a unit price contract where final payment is based on actual quantities multiplied by bid unit prices, with the owner reserving the right to adjust, cancel, or expand work scope within the general project parameters. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for project completion delays. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor relationships are identified in the procurement documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available materials; however, the project scope and cost can be estimated by contractors based on the provided engineering plans, detailed specifications, and estimated quantities for each line item.