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The Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority is soliciting sealed bids for a major water main relocation project associated with the State Route 20 Widening project from SR 369 to Forsyth County Line. The procurement involves installing 21,600 linear feet of 12" ductile iron pipe (DIP) water main, 30,250 linear feet of 8" DIP water main, and 650 linear feet of 6" DIP water main. Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience, specifically requiring five references from similar water/sewer force main relocation projects completed within the past 10 years, with at least three road projects involving 4,000 linear feet of water main installation and two water main replacement projects of 10,000 linear feet or more. Sealed bids are due January 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with contract documents available for $450 from AtkinsRealis USA in Marietta, Georgia. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check, provide proof of insurance coverage including $2,000,000 in general liability, and demonstrate appropriate licensure. The project has a maximum completion time of 1,975 consecutive calendar days, with substantial completion required within 900 calendar days, and will require close coordination with the road contractor.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must be prepared to coordinate closely with the road contractor (CWM) and manage complex logistical requirements, including water service interruptions and meter relocations. The engineer's estimated project budget ranges between $8-13 million, indicating a significant infrastructure investment. Successful bidders will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, and must adhere to specific technical requirements such as using ductile iron pipe (DIP) for all installations, with HDPE pipe explicitly prohibited for directional drilling work. Contractors will be responsible for all compaction testing costs and must follow detailed specifications for water service line and meter box installations. The project timeline is contingent on the road contractor's schedule, and bidders must demonstrate flexibility and comprehensive project management capabilities to successfully execute this complex water infrastructure relocation effort.