Blackshear Lakeside Pipebursting

The City of Blackshear, Georgia is seeking bids for the Blackshear Lakeside Pipebursting project, a municipal infrastructure improvement initiative located in Pierce County. The procurement involves constructing approximately 3,669 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer truss pipe through pipe bursting techniques, rehabilitating approximately 14 manholes, and reconnecting 24 service lines. Sealed bids will be received at Blackshear City Hall until 1:00 PM local time on January 6, 2026, with bids to be publicly opened and read at that time. The project has a strict completion timeline, requiring all work to be finished within 75 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, with substantial completion expected by March 31, 2026. Bid documents and specifications are available from Hofstadter and Associates, Inc. in Macon, Georgia, for a non-refundable deposit of $150.00 per PDF set. Bidders must submit proposals on furnished Bid Proposal Forms and include a Bidder's Bond payable to the City of Blackshear, equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to disregard informalities in the proposals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The bid requires a comprehensive approach to infrastructure rehabilitation, with bidders expected to provide a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and appropriate Insurance Certificates. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves significant municipal infrastructure upgrades focusing on sewer system improvements. Bidders will need technical expertise in pipe bursting, manhole rehabilitation, and underground utility reconnection. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the requirement for a 10 percent bid bond suggests the project has a substantial monetary value. The city's procurement approach indicates a competitive bidding process designed to secure a qualified contractor capable of completing the infrastructure project efficiently and effectively within the prescribed timeframe.