ARPA: I-16 - Exit 24 Water Improvements

The Twiggs County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the Exit 24 - Water System Extension project, a utility contracting procurement governed by O.C.G.A 43-14-2(17). The scope of work includes installation of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main, 20 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron hydrant lead, 18-inch jack and bore steel casing in Georgia Department of Transportation right-of-way, new fire hydrants, valves, fittings, water main terminations, grassing, erosion control items, and all associated appurtenances. Sealed bids must be received by May 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Twiggs County Courthouse, 425 Railroad Street, Jeffersonville, Georgia 31044, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the deadline. The project must be completed within 100 consecutive calendar days with a deadline of October 31, 2026. Qualifying contractors must provide proof of a valid Georgia state utility contractor license and employ a certified Utility Manager to oversee all utility work. Digital specifications and contract documents are available through www.cartersloope.com/outforbid; bidders may view documents free via Quest account (project number 10154942) or download PDF files for $250.00 by contacting QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Bidders must be registered and participating in the federal E-Verify work authorization program or any subsequent replacement program to verify work eligibility of new employees, a requirement applying to both prime contractors and all subcontractors. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to not less than 10 percent of the base bid, with the surety company holding an "A" minimum rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price; the successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days following the bid closing date except as provided in the Instructions to Bidders or by State law. The project will be funded through American Rescue Plan funds administered by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget State Fiscal Recovery Fund grant program and/or funds from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority's Georgia Fund Program, requiring compliance with all applicable Federal requirements outlined in Appendix II of 2 CFR 200 and existing State public works construction requirements. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the procurement documents. The Twiggs County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.