27-004-Potato Creek Sewer Rehabilitation

The City of Griffin, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for sewer system rehabilitation on Potato Creek, Bid #27-004, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time, questions due September 30 at 12:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses approximately 6,865 linear feet of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of existing gravity sewer mainlines composed of vitrified clay, concrete, and HDPE pipe; repairs to approximately 177 service laterals; and manhole rehabilitation encompassing approximately 263 vertical feet of lining within predominantly brick manholes, ranging from full lining to localized repairs, grouting, and rehabilitation of benches and inverts. The work is intended to reduce infiltration and inflow, restore structural integrity, and extend the service life of the wastewater collection system.

Bidders must obtain complete Bidding Documents from LJA Engineering, Inc., the project engineer and issuing office located at 350 Airport Road, Griffin, Georgia 30224, by providing a current Utility Contractor License from the State of Georgia and paying $300.00 for hard copies or $75.00 for digital versions. Bidders must also provide a letter from their Surety Company verifying bonding capacity. Each bid must include a Bid Bond equivalent to five percent of the total contract amount. Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in an amount at least equal to 110 percent of the contract amount.

The time allowed for Substantial Completion is 180 days, with 210 days allowed for completion and readiness for final payment from the date of commencement. All bids remain subject to acceptance for ninety days after bid opening. The City of Griffin affirms compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and will ensure disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive formalities.