2026013-BID5200 One Marshall Place SW Rehab

Columbia County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the complete general construction contract of the One Marshall Place SW Rehab project (Bid #2026013-BID5200), which involves the repair of existing drainage pipes using ultraviolet lining technology across multiple locations within the county's stormwater system, including Marshall Way, Prairie Lane, Sonora Circle, Prairie Circle, Prairie Pass, Adcock Court, Hudgens Court, and Pine Ridge Run. Bidders must provide all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the pipe lining rehabilitation work in accordance with detailed engineering plans prepared by Southern Civil Solutions, LLC. All prospective contractors must possess a valid Georgia Contractors License and comply with current Georgia Department of Transportation and Columbia County Water Utility Standards and Specifications, as well as NPDES certification requirements and soil erosion control measures. Electronic bids are due Thursday, April 16, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time via the Bonfire platform at columbiacountyga.bonfirehub.com, with a virtual public opening scheduled for 2:00 PM Eastern Time the same day via WebEx; written questions must be submitted by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time through Bonfire or email to cgoff@columbiacountyga.gov. The contract specifies a 120 calendar day completion timeline with work permitted Monday through Saturday (7:00 AM start on weekdays, 8:00 AM on Saturdays), and contractors are subject to liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person/$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and $500,000 per accident/$2,000,000 aggregate for property damage, along with worker's compensation and automobile liability insurance.

The bidding documents do not identify any specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding to this procurement. Bid bonds equal to ten percent of the lump sum bid amount are required and must be submitted electronically via Bonfire, and upon contract award, successful bidders must furnish both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. All bid submissions must be accompanied by a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit confirming compliance with Georgia Code Section O.C.G.A. 36-91-21(e) and certifying that the bidder has not engaged in collusion or unlawful agreements to manipulate pricing. A pre-construction conference with the Columbia County Stormwater Utility manager is required prior to work commencement, and contractors are responsible for locating all utilities and bearing all costs for any utility damage caused during construction. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award value ranges are identified in the available procurement documents.