Advertisement For Bid - Raw Water Intake Screens

The Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority in Georgia is seeking bids for the Riverbend Raw Water Intake Modifications project. The work includes extending the existing raw water intake pipe, installing screens in the Etowah River, performing associated structural work, stabilizing the riverbank, and restoring the work area. The project has a Substantial Completion time of 250 consecutive calendar days and a Final Completion time of 280 consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on September 12, 2024, and all bids must be submitted by October 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must be Georgia-licensed utility contractors and meet specific technical experience requirements. The bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond, a non-collusion affidavit, a contractor's license certification, a statement of bidder's qualifications, and a security and immigration compliance act certification. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, payment bond, certification of contractor's attorney, and contractor's agreement.

The contract is not subject to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the project does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The bid includes a lump sum work item, cash allowances, and various unit price work items, but a specific award value or budget range is not provided. The Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority reserves the right to reject all bids and re-advertise.