FY26 City of Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier Drive Removal, Rebuild, and Reinstallation

The City of Douglas, Georgia issued a sealed bid procurement for the FY26 Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier Drive Removal, Rebuild, and Reinstallation project. The scope of work requires the contractor to safely disassemble an existing Evoqua H40 clarifier drive from the wastewater treatment facility located at 123 West Cherry Street, Douglas, Georgia, transport it to a qualified repair facility for complete inspection and rebuild, and reinstall it with full operational testing and verification. Key deliverables include disconnection of mechanical and electrical systems, removal of the bridge structure, provision of certified rigging and crane operators, transportation services, rebuild at an approved facility in compliance with manufacturer specifications, operational testing, and site cleanup to restore the work area to original condition. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and structural support necessary for the project and ensure full compliance with OSHA requirements and manufacturer recommendations throughout all phases. Bidders were required to submit sealed bids in triplicate to City Hall at 302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia, by January 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with public opening scheduled in the City Council Chambers. However, it is critical to note that the City of Douglas has canceled this solicitation (Bid #66812-0013) and reserves the right to revise the project scope prior to re-advertisement through official procurement channels.

All contractors must meet specific insurance and compliance requirements, including maintaining minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage, statutory workers' compensation coverage as mandated by Georgia law, and submission of a 5% bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to operate in Georgia. Contractors are required to comply with Georgia's security and immigration compliance requirements, including E-Verify registration and federal work authorization programs in accordance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, and must execute Hold Harmless Agreements assuming liability for injuries or losses during service performance. The City of Douglas is an equal opportunity employer with nondiscrimination policies for individuals with disabilities and requires all contractor selections and employment practices to comply with USDOT nondiscrimination regulations under Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, part 21. Subcontractors must meet identical insurance and E-Verify requirements, with the primary contractor responsible for ensuring subcontractor compliance. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the procurement documents. Inquiries regarding administrative and purchasing matters should be directed to Anthony Folsom, City Purchasing Agent, at (912) 389-3463 or afolsom@cityofdouglasga.gov, while technical questions should be directed to Kevin Davis, ESG Project Manager, at (912) 327-2845 or kevin.davis@inframark.gov.