BID 26-0047-5 Colonel Estill Drainage Improvements

Chatham County is issuing BID 26-0047-5 for construction services related to the Colonel Estill Drainage Improvements project located in unincorporated Chatham County on Isle of Hope along Colonel Estill Avenue. The procurement encompasses the removal of existing drainage pipes and structures, installation of new stormwater pipes and structures (reinforced concrete pipe and corrugated metal pipe ranging from 12 to 24 inches in diameter), construction or modification of open channels, utility adjustments, clearing and demolition, grading, erosion and sedimentation control measures, traffic control, and restoration of roadway and driveway surfaces with asphalt and concrete. Key deliverables include completion of site preparation with pre-construction video documentation, implementation and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation control plans in compliance with Georgia standards, double-wrapping of all storm drain joints in filter fabric, restoration of disturbed areas through grassing and seeding, and submission of an approved traffic control plan and construction schedule prior to commencing work. Required qualifications include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation insurance with minimum limits of $500,000, and Business Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000, as well as possession of a current Chatham County Tax Certificate. The evaluation criteria emphasizes best value, considering price and other factors as determined by the Board of Commissioners. Critical dates include a pre-bid conference scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2026, with sealed bids due online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal (https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal) by 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays unless approved, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for non-completion within the contract period and $500 per day for erosion control non-compliance.

Chatham County has established a combined Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 30 percent for this project and requires bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with qualified M/WBE firms. Bid prices must be firm for sixty days from the bid opening date and quoted F.O.B. Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia, with all delivery, handling, and surcharges included. Contractors must pay for any failed materials testing, while the County funds all required materials testing through an independent testing laboratory; additionally, contractors are responsible for locating all existing utilities through the Georgia 811 call-before-you-dig service at least 72 hours prior to digging and bear full responsibility for repairing any damage to existing utilities at contractor expense. A Field Condition Allowance has been reserved by Chatham County to address unforeseen field conditions, with unused portions reverting to the County. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the contract is a one-time construction engagement with no renewal options specified. While specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the procurement documents, the project encompasses approximately 1.14 acres of total site area with 0.80 acres of disturbed area, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract to the responsible bidder whose bid offers the best value.