2026019-BID5100 Hunter's Ridge Lift Station Replacement

The Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the replacement of the Hunter's Ridge Lift Station and modifications to existing piping infrastructure. Electronic bids will be received through the columbiacountyga.bonfirehub.com portal until 12:00 PM EST on June 4, 2026, with public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM E.T. via WebEx. All prospective bidders must hold a current State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must submit questions regarding the project specifications through the Bonfire Interactive platform no later than 5:00 PM E.T. on May 27, 2026. Drawings and specifications are available at no cost through the bonfirehub platform. Each bid submission must be accompanied by a Bid Bond equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the total lump sum bid amount, drawn in favor of Columbia County, Georgia. The successful bidder will be required to provide both Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, within ten days of contract award notification. Blue Water Engineering Services, LLC, located in Augusta, Georgia, serves as the engineer of record for this project.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, though all qualified Georgia Utility Contractor License holders are eligible to submit bids. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been specified for this replacement project. Bid bonds will be forfeited as liquidated damages if the awarded bidder fails to execute the contract and provide the required performance and payment bonds within the specified timeframe. All bids must be submitted electronically through the designated platform; facsimile submissions will not be accepted. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners retains the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. No contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the procurement documents.