J. G. Beacham WTP Sodium Hypo Tank Rehab

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is procuring contractor services for the rehabilitation of two 12-foot diameter fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) sodium hypochlorite bulk storage tanks at the J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant located at 780 Barber Street, Athens, Georgia. The scope of work includes replacing nozzles, restoring corrosion barriers, repairing structural cracks, replacing manway interior laminates, and applying gel coat to dished tops while coordinating with ongoing plant operations. Contractors must comply with ASTM D3299 and FRP industry standards, including SP8310 Inspector certification and FRP701 Repair and Alteration of Chemical Equipment certification, and are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, environmental controls, and quality assurance including post-cure treatment and decontamination per FDA and NSF standards for drinking water applications. The contractor must provide confined space entry safety programs, sanitary facilities, power supply, and waste disposal services. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on June 24, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET at Bobby Snipes Water Resource Center. Sealed bids were originally due July 10, 2025, but were extended to July 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time per Addendum No. 2 issued July 7, 2025. The contract period specifies 90 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 105 consecutive calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond completion dates.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. Addendum No. 1, issued June 17, 2025, removed the requirement for a Georgia Utility Contractor's License, thereby reducing barriers to entry for qualified contractors unfamiliar with this specific licensing requirement. The bid compensation structure includes three primary items: a lump sum for administration and completion of work; a tiered unit price structure for corrosion barrier preparation and replacement based on square footage ranges (0-15.0 SF, 15.1-100.0 SF, 100.1-150.0 SF, and 150.1+ SF); and cash allowances totaling $32,000, consisting of a $20,000 contingency allowance and $12,000 for third-party inspection services. The estimated project cost range is between $50,000 and $80,000. A 5 percent bid bond is required at submission, with a 100 percent performance and payment bond required upon contract award. Payment will be made based on a schedule of values with 5 percent retainage held throughout the project, and bids will remain valid for 120 days following bid opening.