25-005 Tidewater & Portsmouth Lift Stations Rehabilitation

The City of Flowery Branch, located in Hall County, Georgia, is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of Tidewater and Portsmouth Lift Stations through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-005. The procurement involves the installation and purchase of specific infrastructure components, including two submersible pumps at each lift station, control panels with NEMA 4X enclosure and SC100 pump station controller, and new guide rails for the Portsmouth Lift Station. Key deliverables include furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for equipment installation according to detailed specifications. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess proposals across three primary components: Compliance with Submission Guidelines (10 points), Bid Pricing (50 points split between equipment and installation costs), and Technical/Operational Factors (40 points evaluating pump performance, reliability, materials quality, delivery times, maintenance requirements, and warranty terms). Critical dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, with questions due by March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, and final bid submissions due on April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Finance Department located at 5410 Pine Street, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. The technical specifications detail precise pump requirements, with the Tidewater Lift Station requiring two 480V pumps designed for 385 gpm @ 42' TDH, and the Portsmouth Lift Station requiring two 240V pumps designed for 125 gpm @ 88' TDH. Contractors must provide comprehensive pricing encompassing equipment, labor, delivery, startup services, performance testing, and operator training. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project demands a contractor capable of complex lift station rehabilitation with demonstrated expertise in municipal infrastructure improvements. The exact contract value is not explicitly stated, but the detailed technical requirements and multiple infrastructure components suggest a significant municipal investment in critical water infrastructure modernization.