Hwy 84 Watermain Extension

The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority is procuring construction services for the Highway 84 Watermain Extension project, a unit price contract for utility infrastructure development in Liberty County, Georgia. The project scope includes a 4,267 linear foot extension of a 16-inch HDPE DR11 watermain with 2,436 linear feet of conventional installation and 1,831 linear feet of directional drill installation, along with ancillary work including valve assemblies, fire hydrant installation, testing, disinfection, and restoration activities. The 20 line item bid encompasses mobilization, traffic control, erosion and sediment pollution control measures, and demolition services in compliance with City of Valdosta Standards and Specifications. Required qualifications include valid Georgia underground utility contractor licensure, submission of a 5 percent bid bond or certified check, and compliance with Georgia's Drug-Free Workplace Act and E-Verify registration requirements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Authority office located at 103 Roosevelt Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602, with sealed proposals due May 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. The contract duration is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with a one-year warranty period following final acceptance and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failure to meet substantial or final completion deadlines.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned business designations; however, all bidders must maintain current workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, commercial general liability coverage of $3,000,000, and business auto liability of $3,000,000. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal permits and must coordinate with the City of Valdosta Engineering Department with at least 24 hours advance notice before commencing any construction phase. Payment will be rendered on a monthly basis based on actual quantities of work measured and performed, with a 5 percent retainage held until punch list items are resolved, lien releases are provided by the contractor and all subcontractors and material suppliers, and final payment requests are submitted. The project design incorporates integration with identified existing utilities including gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, storm pipe, overhead and underground power, and fiber optic lines along the Highway 84 corridor. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the comprehensive 17-sheet design and construction drawing set, prepared by LEA, PC with engineering oversight by Principal-in-Charge Jeff Lovell, PE, provides detailed specifications and construction requirements for bidder cost estimation.