300, 000 Gallon per Day Pump Station, 6-inch Force Main and 16-inch Water Main

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive water infrastructure project located in Effingham County, Georgia. The procurement involves constructing a 300,000 gallon per day pump station, approximately 2,600 linear feet of 6-inch PVC force main, and approximately 2,900 linear feet of 16-inch PVC water main along Old Augusta Road. Bidders must be Georgia utility contractors with E-Verify compliance and federal work authorization program participation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and sealed bids will be received until 3:00 pm on August 12, 2025, at the ECIDA office located at 777 Old Augusta Rd S, Rincon, GA 31326. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond, and ECIDA intends to award the contract no later than August 27, 2025, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is partially funded by the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA Investment No. 04-79-07880), which subjects the procurement to specific federal laws and regulations.

The contract requires successful bidders to provide payment and performance bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project's federal funding suggests potential compliance requirements for minority or small business participation. Bid documents are available electronically at no charge or in printed form for $150 per set from Hussey Gay Bell in Savannah, Georgia. The project is associated with the Grande View Development and appears to be focused on expanding water infrastructure capacity in Effingham County. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure project—including a pump station and significant water main installations—suggests a substantial investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for utility infrastructure projects.