Bid Item 26-130 Augusta Reservoir Dams Improvement Project

The Augusta Commission's Procurement Department is seeking bids for the Augusta Reservoir Dams Improvement Project (Bid Item #26-130) through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Augusta Utilities Department. Sealed bids will be received until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with an in-person bid opening at 535 Telfair Street, Room 605 in Augusta, Georgia, and remote viewing available via Teams. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 452 Walker Street, Second Floor, Hicks Conference Room, followed by a mandatory site visit on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal and provide detailed bidder qualifications. Written requests for clarifications must be submitted to the Procurement Department by Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Plans and specifications are available from Augusta Blueprint for a non-refundable $100.00 fee or can be viewed online at www.augustablue.com at no charge. Bidders must be prepared to provide a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond upon contract award.

The procurement opportunity requires all contractors and subcontractors performing services valued over $2,499 to enroll in Georgia's E-Verify program, with exemptions for entities with no employees or those in specified exempt professions. Bids cannot be withdrawn for ninety days after opening, pending contract execution. The primary procurement contact is Jamye Mortley, reachable at 706-821-2422 or procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov. Potential bidders are advised to obtain bid documents exclusively from the official Procurement Department to ensure receipt of complete and accurate information. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the comprehensive bonding requirements and mandatory pre-bid conference suggest a significant infrastructure project involving reservoir dam improvements. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit, which requires advance contact with Mitchell O'Neal at 706-826-4768.