ITB2026-115 Gravity Sewer Replacement South Zone 2

The City of Tybee Island, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for Gravity Sewer Replacement South Zone 2 under ITB 2026-115, with a pre-bid meeting on November 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and bids due December 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation identifies no set-asides, and the City awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The scope covers replacing damaged and deteriorated gravity sewer mains along 6th Avenue, Chatham Avenue, 17th Place, 18th Terrace, and Butler Avenue in Chatham County. Work includes new 8-inch PVC gravity mains with DIP segments, new sanitary sewer manholes, lateral and saddle connections, abandonment of existing lines and manholes, pavement mill and overlay, roadway restoration, and erosion control. The contractor must maintain sanitary sewer service during construction through temporary bypass pumping, coordinate with the City of Tybee Island Water and Sewer Department at least 72 hours before construction, and protect live oak trees and existing utilities. Compliance requirements include E-Verify for all employees, SAVE affidavits, and Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price, one original and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive in a sealed envelope, and the required documentation package, including a W-9, occupational tax certificate, certificate of insurance, vendor information, and debarment certification. Before contract execution, the successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each at 100% of the contract price. Insurance minimums are $2 million per occurrence commercial general liability, $500,000 workers' compensation, and $2 million combined single limit business automobile liability, with the City named as certificate holder and additional insured.

Work must be substantially complete within 120 calendar days and fully complete within 150 calendar days after notice to proceed, with commencement expected within 30 days of award. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day. The City retains 10% of completed work until 50% completion, then 5% until final acceptance. Plans and specifications are available from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. for $200 in hard copy or $25 digital.

Written questions are due November 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Aleesha Robinson at aleesha.robinson@cityoftybee.gov, with responses distributed by November 20, 2026. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at 2:05 p.m. on December 2, 2026 at Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Avenue.