Bid 2025-31 bear branch pump station upgrades phase i force main

The City of Perry, Georgia, through Henry County, is soliciting sealed bids for Bid 2025-31, the Bear Branch Pump Station Upgrades Phase I Force Main project, a public works construction procurement managed by GWES, LLC. The scope of work encompasses the installation of approximately 8,200 linear feet of sewer force main piping in multiple sizes and materials, including 1,110 LF of 12" DR11 HDPE, 5,150 LF of 12" DR17 HDPE, 230 LF of 12" C900 DR25 PVC, 1,570 LF of 10" C900 DR25 PVC, and 140 LF of 6" C900 DR25 PVC, along with associated fittings, valves, connections, and appurtenances. A significant component of the project requires installation of approximately 1,100 LF of 12" HDPE pipe via horizontal directional bore under Mossy Creek and associated wetlands. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 150 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Sealed bids must be received by August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry City Administration Building, 1211 Washington Street, Perry, GA 31069, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at that same location and time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the same address. Bidders must submit a Georgia Utility Contractor License Number affixed to the bid envelope, provide E-Verify documentation with their bid, and furnish a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10% of the base bid amount, with the surety company holding a minimum "A" rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price. Contract documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $200 from GWES, LLC, and bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid closing time.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the procurement documentation. The contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary Federal, State, and local permits prior to the Notice to Proceed, while the Owner will secure all required easements and rights-of-way. The contractor must coordinate all work with the City of Perry and other utility owners with facilities within the project corridor. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The contract will be awarded as a single lump sum award to one contractor, and no specific budget range or estimated contract value is provided in the posted materials. The City of Perry reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise the project.