26150-B FCWS ¿ Crosstown WTP Chemical System Upgrades

Fayette County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for upgrades to the Crosstown Water Treatment Plant chemical systems under ITB 26150-B, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility.

The scope encompasses construction and installation of sodium hypochlorite and fluoride chemical feed systems, including bulk tanks (10,150 gallons for sodium hypochlorite, 3,156 gallons for fluoride), day tanks, transfer and metering pumps, water softening system, tepid water system with water heaters, HVAC modifications, yard piping and site work, and demolition of existing equipment. Work must conform to Fayette County and Georgia standards. The contractor must verify utility locations, coordinate with plant staff to minimize operational disruption, obtain road permits, provide 72-hour notice to Georgia 811 before digging, complete pressure testing and bacteriological testing of water pipes, and furnish an as-built survey prepared by a registered Georgia land surveyor.

The bid is structured on a lump-sum basis with eight line items plus three allowances totaling $50,000 (Materials Testing Laboratory $10,000, Owner-Directed Changes $30,000, Unforeseen Conditions $10,000). Substantial completion is required within 335 calendar days of contract commencement; final completion within 365 days. Monthly progress payments are made at 95 percent of completed work value with 5 percent retainage. Liquidated damages are $250 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $500 per day for failure to achieve final completion.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price and a qualifications statement demonstrating financial stability, safety performance, insurance coverage, and prior experience with similar projects. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide performance and payment bonds within 15 days of Notice of Award. Bidders must be authorized to do business in Georgia and possess required contractor licenses. Questions are due July 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., directed to Colette Cobb at ccobb@fayettecountyga.gov or (770) 719-5534.