2026019-BID5100 Hunter’s Ridge Lift Station Replacement

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners Procurement Department is soliciting sealed bids via the Bonfire Hub platform for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2026019-BID5100, Hunter's Ridge Lift Station Replacement project located in Clayton County, Georgia. The procurement requires bidders to furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the complete replacement of the existing Hunter's Ridge Lift Station located at 503 Falcon Drive in Martinez, Georgia, and modifications to existing piping infrastructure. The scope of work includes demolition of the existing lift station structure, installation of a new duplex submersible lift station equipped with two 17-horsepower Flygt NP 3153 pumps (or equivalent) capable of 124 gallons per minute at 165 feet total dynamic head, replacement of force main piping with 4-inch PVC and restrained joint EDIP materials, installation of associated valve pits and bypass connections, electrical service conversion to 3-phase 208-volt power with a new control panel rated for hazardous locations, and comprehensive site restoration including erosion control and landscaping. The 36-line-item bid package includes both lump-sum and unit-price work elements, with estimated quantities ranging from 0.1 acres for clearing and grubbing to 220 linear feet for silt fence installation. All prospective bidders must submit a minimum of three projects of similar scope completed within the last ten years, possess a current State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and designated Utility Manager Certificate, and provide resumes for the proposed project manager and superintendent. Electronic bids are due by 12:00 PM EST on June 4, 2026, with a public opening scheduled for 2:00 PM EST via WebEx; written questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with construction anticipated to begin May 15, 2026, and completion required by November 15, 2026.

Bidders must comply with all contractual requirements including submission of a non-collusion affidavit sworn before a notary public certifying compliance with Georgia Code O.C.G.A. 36-91-21(e) and confirming that no collusive or anti-competitive practices have occurred in bid preparation. At least 50 percent of labor must be performed by the general contractor, and a minimum of 20 years of manufacturer experience is required for equipment suppliers. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the lump-sum bid amount, with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount required upon award. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of earned value with 5 percent retainage held until final completion. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, coordinating with Columbia County Water Utility and Georgia Power Company, maintaining traffic control per MUTCD standards, and adhering to all Columbia County construction standards and specifications, including mandatory erosion and sedimentation control measures such as silt fence installation prior to clearing, inlet sediment traps, concrete waste management facilities, and dust control measures throughout project duration. While specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, the unit-price contract structure allows for adjustment based on actual quantities used during construction, with final contract amounts determined by multiplying established unit prices by actual quantities performed.