Epps Parkway Sewer Collector Upgrade

Oconee County, Georgia, is soliciting bids for the Epps Parkway Sewer Collector Upgrade project through Invitation to Bid (ITB# 26-10-007), seeking qualified contractors to replace approximately 2,894 linear feet of existing 8-inch gravity sewer line with a new 12-inch diameter gravity sewer main between Parkway Boulevard and Oconee Connector. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including geotechnical testing, erosion control, bypass pumping, manhole installations, pipe laying, and site restoration. Bidders must submit two copies of their bid (one unbound original and one bound) by November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with written questions accepted until November 3, 2025. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and a Consent of Surety demonstrating the ability to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Contractors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including the Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act, and submit multiple documents such as a Bidder's Checklist, References, Non-Collusion Certificate, E-Verify Affidavit, and Drug Free Workplace Certificate.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated bid amount is $7,500.00, with the project encompassing 26 line items covering various aspects of infrastructure replacement. The contract includes a one-year warranty period starting from the date of substantial completion, with the work to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for delays beyond the contract completion time. The project will be paid through monthly progress payments, with 95% of completed work and stored materials reimbursed. The engineering design was prepared by Precision Planning, Inc. of Monroe, Georgia, and the project involves careful environmental considerations, including stream crossings, wetland restoration, and riparian buffer management. While specific funding sources are not detailed, the comprehensive bid schedule suggests a complex municipal infrastructure improvement project requiring precise engineering and environmental expertise.