City of Arlington Infrastructure Improvements

The City of Arlington, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for infrastructure improvements in Calhoun County, specifically involving water main installation and related infrastructure work. The project encompasses approximately 1,185 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE directional bored water main, 1,698 linear feet of 6-inch C900 water main, and 55 linear feet of 10-inch steel casing jack and bore under Highway 45. Additional work includes installing valves, fire hydrants, pavement patches, and implementing erosion and sediment control measures. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Jimmie C. Harpe Community Center until 2:00 p.m. local time on December 16, 2025, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract duration is 180 days, with monthly payments based on construction progress. Bidders must obtain contract documents from SOWEGA Engineering, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $300.00 per set, and must provide a bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount.

The procurement is subject to several key regulatory requirements, including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). These regulations mandate opportunities for low-income residents and require that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. The project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant, which introduces additional compliance obligations. Contractors must demonstrate efforts to provide employment and contracting opportunities to low-income residents and Section 3 businesses, with preferences given to businesses that employ Section 3 residents or subcontract to qualified Section 3 businesses. Potential contractors must complete mandatory certification forms and can face penalties up to $100 per day for non-compliance, including potential contract termination and debarment from future HUD-funded projects. Interested parties can contact City Clerk Mary King at 229-725-4276 for additional information on employment, contracting, and subcontracting opportunities.