500, 000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the construction of a 500,000 gallon elevated water tank in Dooly County, Georgia. The project is being procured by the City of Swainsboro and is being funded through a Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan. The successful bidder will be responsible for furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor required for the construction, which must be completed within 300 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 330 days for final completion. All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and employ a state "Utility Manager" certificate holder. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 10% of the lump sum bid, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds.

The project is subject to all SRF and American Iron and Steel Special Conditions requirements. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The value of the contract is not specified, but it is being funded through a GEFA DWSRF loan.