26-06 CDBG Installation of Domestic Water and Fire Suppression System

The Madison County Board of Commissioners in Lee County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for BID #26-06, the Installation of Domestic Water and Fire Suppression System, a federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) infrastructure project. The procurement involves the installation of approximately 5,000 linear feet of 6-inch potable water lines and appurtenances serving portions of Griffeth Road, Shady Lane, and Northwood Circle in Danielsville, Georgia. Key project deliverables include connections to existing water systems on three roads, erosion and sedimentation control measures, traffic control implementation, installation of water service to streets currently without service, replacement of existing private wells with public water connections, and new service connections extending to homes requiring work. Bidders must possess a valid Georgia General Contractor or Utility Contractor License and submit one original and two copies of sealed bids by June 1, 2026, between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. at the Engineer's office in Athens, Georgia. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 13, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. EST at the Madison County Board of Commissioners Office. Written questions regarding bid interpretations must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on May 27, 2026. The project construction period shall begin no later than July 10, 2026, with all work and testing to be completed by March 31, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $250.00 per calendar day for work remaining incomplete after March 20, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid based on evaluation of compliance with specifications and project requirements.

The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. As a federally funded initiative, the project is subject to HUD and federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, Section 3 requirements, and various civil rights and environmental compliance standards. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount from a Federal Treasury-approved surety company, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price will be required upon award. Mandatory documentation includes the Bid Form, Corporate or Partnership Certificate, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits, Non-collusion Affidavits, and Subcontractor Listing Forms, with contractors prohibited from subcontracting more than 50 percent of the project's total cost. The estimated project cost ranges between $900,000 and $1,000,000. The Madison County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award based on the highest and best interest of the county.