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The Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority is seeking bids for a comprehensive water and sanitary sewer infrastructure project associated with the Bells Ferry Road Widening project. The procurement involves the installation of multiple water mains, including 750 linear feet of 24" ductile iron pipe (DIP) water main, 9,700 LF of 16" DIP water main, 3,100 LF of 8" DIP water main, and 785 LF of 10" PVC sanitary sewer main. Sealed bids are due by March 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time at 110 Railroad Street in Canton, Georgia. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check and provide qualification statements demonstrating their capability to execute the project. The project has a maximum completion timeline of 1,125 consecutive calendar days, with substantial completion required within 420 calendar days. Contractors must obtain project plans and specifications from AtkinsRealis USA in Marietta for a non-refundable fee of $400, and any questions must be submitted to Robert Bartlett by March 13, 2025, at noon. The Authority reserves the right to reject any bids, waive formalities, re-advertise, or modify the contract scope.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement does mandate that contractors and subcontractors performing more than 20% of the work must meet minimum qualifications. Bidders are required to submit detailed qualification statements demonstrating their technical competence and capacity to complete the infrastructure project. The successful bidder will be expected to provide performance and payment bonds, ensuring financial security for the project. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after submission, providing the Authority flexibility in vendor selection. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the extensive water main and sanitary sewer installation suggests a significant capital investment. The project is directly linked to the broader Bells Ferry Road Widening initiative, indicating this is part of a larger infrastructure improvement program for Cherokee County.