City of Damascus CDBG Water System Improvement Project

The City of Damascus, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for construction of water system improvements funded under the FY 24 Community Development Block Grant program, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Damascus City Hall. The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements — all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States absent an approved waiver, and contractors must provide manufacturers' certifications documenting BABA compliance before requesting reimbursement. Section 3 residents and business concerns are encouraged to apply.

The scope includes demolition of the existing Kestler Avenue chemical feed building and construction of a new chemical feed facility equipped with sodium hypochlorite feed equipment, electrical systems, controls, and site work; installation of a well pump and appurtenances; well site piping with valves and fittings to connect the well and drinking water treatment facility to the city's existing distribution system; and approximately 20 water meters with meter boxes and associated appurtenances. The project is also subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements, and fair housing requirements.

Bidding documents are available from Still Waters Engineering (130 Veterinary Way Unit-2, Leesburg, Georgia 31763) at a non-refundable charge of $300 for electronic PDF copies and an additional $100 for paper copies. Prospective bidders may examine documents at the issuing office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or contact Nikki Griffith at officeadmin@stillwaterseng.com. Only bidders who have purchased and received a complete set of bidding documents from the issuing office will have bids accepted. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount from sureties listed on the current U.S. Treasury Department Circular 570 and licensed in Georgia. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following the closing time. Contact City Clerk Latoya Salter at 229-725-4970 for information on employment, contracting, and subcontracting opportunities.