Lakewood Drive Water Main Replacement

The City of Social Circle, located in southwest Walton County, Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for the Lakewood Drive Water Main Replacement project. This procurement involves furnishing all necessary materials, labor, tools, equipment, and miscellaneous items to complete a water infrastructure improvement initiative. Prospective bidders must submit their sealed proposals to Robbie Groves, Public Works Director, at 166 North Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025 by 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, December 19, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:10 p.m. on the same date, with respondent names read aloud. Interested contractors can request project documents and plans by emailing Natalie Pifer at Precision Planning, Inc. (861np@ppi.us), and must submit any questions to this contact no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2025. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount, with alternatives including a cashier's check, cash, or an irrevocable letter of credit. The City will evaluate all bids and potentially award the contract within 45 days of the bid opening.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and demonstrate proof of workers compensation and liability insurance, with the City of Social Circle named as an additional insured. Each bid must include a notarized Contractor Affidavit verifying compliance with the Federal E-Verify Work Authorization Program. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the requirement for substantial performance and payment bonds suggests a significant project scope. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. The City reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids at its discretion, providing flexibility in the procurement process. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents.