City of Alma 13th Street Water Improvements

The City of Alma, located in the state of Georgia's Dade County, is seeking proposals for the 13th Street Water Improvements project. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) calls for the installation of approximately 4,120 linear feet of new 6-inch PVC water main, including hydrant assemblies, water meter relocations, and the abandonment of the existing water main. The project requires the successful contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and other appurtenances necessary to complete the water main installation and reconnect the adjacent existing water mains and metered water services. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 15, 2023, and bids are due by 2:00 PM on June 1, 2023. The contract is expected to be awarded on June 30, 2023, with a 180-calendar day construction term. The IFB requires lump sum pricing for the base bid, with unit pricing for various bid items.

This $2.5 million project is funded through the City's Water Improvement Fund and includes a 10% local business enterprise set-aside. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar water infrastructure projects and provide references. The current water system along 13th Street is over 50 years old and in need of replacement to improve service reliability and water flow for the surrounding neighborhood. Qualified contractors, including disadvantaged enterprises, are encouraged to submit proposals for this contracting opportunity.