City of Desoto CDBG 2025 bid advertisement

City of Desoto, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for the 2025 CDBG Water System Improvements project (CDBG No. 25P-X-129-2-6785), with bids due October 13, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Desoto City Hall. This is a Section 3 covered contract under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. All work must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (41 USC 8301).

The scope consists of constructing approximately 6,179 linear feet of 8-inch C900 Class 150 PVC water main; installing eight 8-inch mechanical joint ductile iron gate valves and nine 3-inch fire hydrant assemblies; making one connection to an existing water main; removing and replacing 25 square yards of concrete and 168 square yards of Class A pavement; implementing erosion control measures; and furnishing all appurtenances necessary for project completion. All work must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days from notice to proceed.

Bidders must submit sealed bids on furnished Bid Proposal Forms accompanied by a Bidder's Bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, payable to Desoto, Georgia, with forfeiture as liquidated damages for failure to execute a written contract and furnish Payment and Performance Bonds and Insurance Certificates. Bid documents, plans, and specifications are available for review by appointment at Hofstadter and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 4571 Arkwright Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, or may be obtained upon deposit of $200 per set with no refund. No bids shall be withdrawn for 60 days after bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and overlook informalities or irregularities in proposals.