Hwy 247C Pump Station Upgrade

The City of Byron, Georgia is issuing a sealed bid invitation for construction of Hwy 247C Lift Station Upgrades, with bids due by October 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the City Municipal Building, 401 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008. The procurement encompasses the complete design and installation of a new wetwell with submersible pumps, discharge piping, valving, electrical components, controls, generator, and automatic transfer switch (ATS), along with cleaning and connection of the existing wetwell, removal of existing pumps and appurtenances, and site improvements including additional fencing and gravel surface installation. The successful contractor must complete all work within 270 consecutive calendar days and coordinate activities with the City of Byron and other utility owners operating within the project corridor. Required qualifications include a valid Georgia Utility Contractor License Number, submission of a Bid Bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10 percent of the base bid from a Georgia-licensed surety with an "A" minimum rating and financial strength at least five times the contract value, and E-Verify documentation to be deemed responsive. Contract documents, including Instructions to Bidders, Bid Forms, Contract Agreement, Drawings, Specifications, and Bond forms, are available for a non-refundable $200 fee from GWES, LLC (project manager), with contact William Jones at William.jones@gwesllc.com or 706-765-8767. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the procurement documents. The contractor will be responsible for acquiring all necessary Federal, State, and local permits, while the City of Byron will provide all required easements and rights-of-way for permanent installations prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, and no bid may be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid closing. No incumbent vendor information, budget range, or estimated contract value is disclosed in the available documentation.