Lift Station Relocation

The City of Darien, Georgia is requesting bids on lift station relocation and replacement below the Darien River Bridge as part of a larger bridge replacement project under IFB #2604, with sealed bids due October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM at City Hall (702 North Way, Darien, GA 31305).

The scope includes construction of a new lift station and valve vault with odor control measures; installation of 8-inch C900 DR18 force main piping totaling 530 linear feet (293 linear feet open cut and 237 linear feet directional bore); rerouting 300 linear feet of existing 12-inch gravity sewer main; and abandonment and demolition of the existing lift station after the new facility is activated. The bid sheet contains 30 line items covering site preparation, demolition, infrastructure replacement, new lift station construction, and testing. The contractor bears responsibility for utility coordination and relocation, permit acquisition, NPDES erosion and sediment control compliance, and MUTCD traffic control.

Contract performance time is 90 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for schedule overruns. The contractor must furnish a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid amount; upon award, performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price are due within 15 calendar days. Comprehensive general liability insurance is required at minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile insurance at $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. Final payment is due 30 working days after approval, with potential 10 percent retainage authorized. All work is guaranteed against defects for 12 months from Final Acceptance. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications apply. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Questions must be submitted via email to rulovett@robertscivilengineering.com at least one week prior to bid opening, with responses provided at least 72 hours before opening. Bidders must examine the site prior to submission and verify receipt of all addenda.