Bid Item 25-904 Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage

The Augusta, Georgia Engineering and Environmental Services Department is seeking bids for Bid Item #25-904, a comprehensive repair project for retention and detention ponds damaged by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The procurement covers repairs to 47 stormwater management facilities across Augusta-Richmond County, with specific requirements including sediment and debris removal, embankment stabilization, structural repairs, and grading improvements. Contractors must provide mobilization, labor, equipment, materials, supervision, traffic control, and all necessary incidentals to complete the work. The bid is due on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Key deliverables include repairing metal fencing, gates, top rails, chain link sections, and posts across multiple locations. The project requires a 5% bid bond, and the awarded contractor will need to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The contract term is set at 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with work to be paid on a lump sum basis.

The project is federally funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under Disaster #4830DR, with a specific focus on restoring community safety and storm resilience. A 0% Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal has been established, which means no specific M/WBE goal documents are required, but bidders are still expected to negotiate in good faith with minority and women-owned businesses. While the exact project cost is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the repairs across 47 pond sites suggests a significant investment in infrastructure restoration. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with experience in stormwater management facility repairs and the ability to meet federal emergency response project requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications in the bid document, which provides extensive information about the repair requirements for each site and the expected standards of work. The project represents a critical effort to restore and improve stormwater infrastructure following hurricane damage, with a focus on long-term resilience and community protection.