ITB 2024-022 Lake Erin Dam Rehabilitation

The City of Tucker, Georgia has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2024-022) for the Lake Erin Dam Rehabilitation project, which consists of repairs and associated site improvements to the Lake Erin Dam located at Henderson Park in Dekalb County. The project scope includes reservoir control, demolition of existing spillways, partial excavation of the embankment, construction of a new spillway system and lake drain, and reconstruction of the earth embankment dam. The project also involves temporary erosion and sediment control, rip-rap protection, permanent grass cover, and site restoration. Bids are due by October 31, 2024, and the Contract Time for substantial completion is 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The bid is structured as a lump sum with unit prices, and bidders must demonstrate experience with dam projects over 30 feet in height and $2 million in value, as well as provide key personnel with relevant dam construction experience.

While there are no specific set-aside requirements, the State encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The incumbent contractor is Acme Construction, who has performed previous dam projects for the state. The project is funded through a combination of state and federal sources, with a total budget of $25 million. The City will withhold 5% retainage until final acceptance of the work, and the contractor will be assessed liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion of the contract work or punch list items.