300, 000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) is seeking sealed bids for a 300,000-gallon Elevated Storage Tank project within the Grande View Development in Effingham County, Georgia. This procurement is partially funded by the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, with federal investment number 04-79-07880. The project involves installing a Composite or Spheroid Tank infrastructure with necessary appurtenances to connect to the water main, serving the Grande View industrial site. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and possess a Georgia utility contractor's license. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 11:00 am, with sealed bids due by 3:00 pm local time on August 12, 2025. ECIDA plans to award the contract no later than August 27, 2025, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation will focus on compliance with project specifications, bidder qualifications, and adherence to Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law.

The procurement requires bidders to participate in a federal work authorization program and submit E-Verify and non-collusion affidavits. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with various state and federal regulations. The successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. Bidding documents are available electronically at no charge or in printed form for $150 per set from Hussey Gay Bell in Savannah, Georgia. Although the exact budget is not specified, the project involves significant infrastructure development for an industrial site. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review all project requirements, including technical specifications for the elevated storage tank and connection infrastructure, to ensure full compliance with the procurement guidelines.