Bid Ref. #27-001 Storm Drainage Improvements Shannon Pond

The City of Albany, Georgia, Procurement Division is requesting sealed bids for underground storm drainage improvements at Shannon Pond under ITB Bid Ref. #27-001, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes construction of an underground force main pipe system comprising approximately 1,490 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE force main, two stormwater pump station connection structures, one stormwater pump station discharge structure, and associated demolition, horizontal drilling, and erosion and sedimentation control work. The City strongly encourages Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, though no specific set-aside or participation goal is stated.

Bids will be evaluated on a unit price basis with award to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. The contract must be completed within 120 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $85.00 per calendar day for failure to meet this deadline. All materials must be delivered within 30 days of notification of award unless otherwise noted.

A 5% Bid Bond is required at submission; the successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. General Liability insurance must cover $1 million for bodily injury and property damage; Automobile Liability of $500,000; combined single liability of $500,000 for owned and non-owned vehicles; and Workers' Compensation in statutory Georgia limits with Employers' Liability of at least $100,000 per accident. Payment terms are Net 30.

The deadline for submitting questions is July 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Prospective bidders are required to visit the job site. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Contact: Ricky Gladney, Buyer I, 229-302-1455, rgladney@albanyga.gov.