Inner Perimeter Road Water Lines

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for installation of approximately 6.49 miles of water main along Inner Perimeter Road and South Patterson Street under an IFB, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. local time and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall Annex Building, 300 North Lee Street, Valdosta.

The scope encompasses 24,693 linear feet of PVC water line (12" to 20" diameter) by excavation, 7,400 linear feet of Fusible PVC water line by directional bore, 2,162 linear feet of push-on or restrained joint ductile iron water line (12" to 20" diameter), and 1,436 linear feet of steel casing (24" to 36" diameter) by jack and bore. The project also includes 28 fire hydrants, 22 resilient seated gate valves with valve boxes (8" to 20" diameter), pavement removal and replacement, soil erosion and sediment control measures, and stormwater monitoring.

This is a Unit Price Contract with monthly payments based on actual quantities against an approved schedule of values. Substantial completion is due in 270 calendar days; final completion in 300 calendar days. Plans and specifications are available from Turnipseed Engineers for $175, including digital copy and one printed set.

Bids must be accompanied by a signed and notarized non-collusive affidavit, a Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance affidavit, and a certified check or bid bond equal to not less than five percent of the bid amount. A Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required, except no bonds are required if the bid price is $25,000 or less. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after the scheduled bid receipt time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.