Brooklyn creek interceptor improvements phase 2

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, through its Public Utilities Department, is issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Brooklyn Creek Interceptor Improvements Phase 2 project. This procurement involves the replacement of approximately 3,600 linear feet of 18-inch and 24-inch sanitary sewer line, including approximately 1,000 linear feet under existing public roadways, and the completion of approximately seven sections of trenchless construction ranging from 20 to 260 linear feet each with 30-inch casing diameter utilizing various trenchless methods. General contractors must demonstrate at least three completed gravity sewer installation projects within the past five years, including at least one project with 5,000 linear feet of gravity sewer and at least two projects with 3,000 linear feet or more of 24-inch or larger ductile iron pipe gravity sewer, along with experience in wastewater bypass pumping operations exceeding 3,500 gpm. Trenchless construction contractors must demonstrate five completed trenchless projects within the past five years meeting specific diameter and length requirements. Key personnel, including the project manager and superintendent for the general contractor and operators for trenchless work, must have at least ten years of relevant experience and be subject to approval by the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department and Transportation and Public Works. Pre-qualification applications must be received by 3:00 P.M. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Purchasing Division office located at 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, with final construction documents expected in February 2026, a Notice to Proceed anticipated in June 2026, and a project duration of approximately 12 months.

Contractors must be licensed in Georgia, maintain a written safety program, and comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance requirements, including E-Verify authorization. All contractors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and excess liability insurance, and must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the available procurement documents. The estimated project construction value ranges from $9,000,000 to $13,000,000. Pre-qualified vendors will be invited to submit proposals on the ensuing RFP #26019, which will determine the final contract award.