CITY OF MONTEZUMA CDBG #24p-x-0916-6383 Advertisement for Bids

The City of Montezuma in Laurens County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for a Water System Improvements project funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) #24p-x-0916-6383. The procurement is managed by Still Waters Engineering (Project No. M1514.015) and involves constructing water infrastructure on S. Dooly Street, Lavender Street, and Ross Street. The project scope includes approximately 140 linear feet of 4-inch PVC water main, 74 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main, 2,779 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main, gate valves, six fire hydrants, ten tapping sleeves, and 25 water service transfers. Sealed bids will be received at Montezuma City Hall (408 S. Dooley Street) until 11:00 AM local time on December 30, 2025, with bids publicly opened and read at that time. Bidders must purchase bidding documents for a non-refundable fee of $300 for electronic PDFs and an additional $100 for paper copies, and must contact Chad Griffin or Nikki Griffith at 229-496-5700 to obtain documentation.

The procurement is subject to several key regulatory requirements, including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which encourages employment and contracting opportunities for low-income residents and businesses. The project is also governed by the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Bid security is required, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100 percent of the contract amount, from sureties listed on the U.S. Treasury Department's Circular 570 and licensed in Georgia. While specific budget details are not provided, the project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Bidders cannot withdraw their proposals for 60 days following the closing time, and most required permits are expected to be approved prior to bid opening, with the City in the process of finalizing property easements and rights of way.