Hwy 21/Old Tusculum Water Improvements (PE26141)

The City of Springfield, Georgia, located in Douglas County, is soliciting sealed bids for water infrastructure improvements along Highway 21/Old Tusculum. The project encompasses water improvements including approximately 40 linear feet of 16-inch C900 PVC water main via open cut installation, 240 linear feet of 16-inch fusible PVC directional bore within 20-inch FPVC casing, fire hydrant installation, valve and elbow connections to the existing water system, and site grassing. The scope of work is classified as utility contracting under Georgia law (O.C.G.A 43-14-2(17)), requiring the selected contractor to possess a valid State of Georgia Utility Contractor license and employ a certified Utility Manager to provide oversight of all work activities. Sealed bids must be received by May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at City Hall, 130 South Laurel Street, Springfield, Georgia 31329, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at that time. The contractor must complete all work within sixty calendar days of contract award. Contract documents and technical specifications are available from Parker Engineering, LLC, at 36 Courtland Street, Suite B, Statesboro, Georgia 30458, via phone at (912) 764-7722, or email at lindsey@parker-engineering.com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per full-size set. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to at least 10 percent of the base bid.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are indicated in the procurement documents. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with surety companies rated at minimum "A" and possessing financial strength of at least five times the contract price. All contractors must comply with E-Verify regulations. The project will integrate with the existing water system in Springfield, requiring coordination with current infrastructure. Funding is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the City of Springfield; however, no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement announcement. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty calendar days.