ITB2026-114 Gravity Sewer Replacement South Zone 1

The City of Tybee Island, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids under ITB2026-114 for gravity sewer replacement in South Zone 1, with a pre-bid conference on November 16, 2026 and bids due December 2, 2026. No set-asides are identified in the solicitation.

The work replaces damaged and deteriorated sanitary sewer mains along Miller Avenue, 9th Street, and 2nd Avenue with new 8-inch PVC gravity sewer piping at varying depths. The ITB and specifications cite approximately 2,000 linear feet, while the plan set cites approximately 1,322 linear feet. Scope also includes new manholes, saddle and flexible boot connections, abandonment of existing mains and manholes using flowable fill, approximately 3,402 square yards of pavement mill and overlay, erosion and sediment control, and restoration. The contractor must maintain sanitary sewer service through temporary wastewater bypass pumping or another approved method. The plan set requires coordination with the City's Water and Sewer Department and 811 locates at least 72 hours before construction.

Required submissions include a W-9, occupational tax certificate, certificate of insurance, bid bond at 5% of the total bid, contractor and subcontractor affidavits, a SAVE affidavit, and a debarment certification. Compliance with E-Verify and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act is mandatory. Insurance minimums are $2 million commercial general liability per occurrence and aggregate, statutory workers' compensation, and $2 million combined single limit business auto liability. Performance and payment bonds must each equal 100% of the contract price, issued by a Georgia-licensed surety rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best. Retainage is 10% until 50% completion, then 5%. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day. Plans cost $200 in hard copy or $25 digital from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days after opening. Venue lies in Chatham County under Georgia law.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The City may reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. The estimated contract value and incumbent are not stated in the source. Substantial completion is due 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with full completion within 150 days. Notice to Proceed is expected within 30 days of award.

Written questions are due November 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses distributed by November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with one original and one USB copy to Aleesha Robinson at Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328. Bids open publicly at 2:05 p.m. on December 2, 2026. The pre-bid conference is at the Public Safety Building, 78 Van Horne, at 11:00 a.m. on November 16, 2026, and attendance is strongly encouraged.