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The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the Blankets Creek Pump Station Electrical Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade located in Cherokee County, Georgia. The project encompasses five major work items: upgrading existing electrical equipment, removing an interior generator and installing a new exterior generator, modifying the electrical building with new HVAC equipment, providing a temporary generator to maintain pump station operations during modifications, and performing miscellaneous site work. Qualified contractors must hold a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and be listed on the Plan Holders List maintained by Engineering Strategies, Inc. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the project site located at 161 West Ridge Drive, Canton, GA, and attendance is required for bid consideration. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority office by 2:00 PM local time on January 15, 2026, with a public bid opening immediately following. Each bid must include a bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount, and bidders may purchase bidding documents for a non-refundable fee of $50.00.

The procurement is open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and labor/material payment bonds, each for 100% of the bid amount. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Owner reserving the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and modify the contract after award. Bidders cannot withdraw their proposals within 60 days after the opening date. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the electrical and infrastructure improvements suggests a significant capital investment. Additional project details or site visits can be coordinated with Eric Wright, Collection System Manager, via email at ericwright@ccwsa.com. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly stated in the procurement documents.