Mooty Bridge Road Force Main and Sewer Improvements

This state and local contract opportunity is for the Mooty Bridge Force Main and Sewer Improvements project in LaGrange, Georgia, managed by the City of LaGrange. The project involves the construction, testing, and placement into service of a 14" HDPE force main, 8" PVC sewer line, and associated components such as manholes and air valves. Key deliverables include 1,360 LF of open-cut 14" HDPE force main, 1,240 LF of 14" HDPE force main installed via horizontal directional drilling, a 50 LF Mooty Bridge Road bore, and the removal and replacement of 280 LF of 8" PVC sewer. The successful bidder must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractors License and employ a state Utility Manager Certificate holder. Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on April 11, 2024, and the project must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bid submissions must include a 5% bid bond, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds.

The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The owner will be furnishing certain equipment and materials, including the 14" HDPE force main pipe and fittings, 4" HDPE power/fiber/water pipe, 8" PVC sewer pipe, and the 3" combination air valve assembly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the contract value is not explicitly stated. The project appears to be funded through local sources, as no federal or state funding requirements are mentioned.