Northwest Booster Station Rehab

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department is requesting proposals for replacement of controls and pumps at the Northwest Booster Pump Station, with proposals due July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory site visit on June 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The scope covers removal of two split-case pumps, two motors, suction and discharge components, and one control panel; installation of a Grundfos HydroMPC skid system with piping, flanges, gaskets, and structural support; installation of a control panel and 8-inch flow meter; concrete work for the skid base; equipment startup and verification; and site cleanup. The site visit is located at 1100 Tallassee Road, Athens, GA 30606.

The estimated project cost range is $300,000 to $400,000. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents best value based on evaluation criteria weighted approximately equally between past performance and technical ability versus price. Evaluation criteria are references and past performance (up to 15 points), experience with public sector organizations (up to 20 points), staff qualifications (up to 20 points), understanding of requirements (up to 15 points), and cost/price (up to 30 points). Short-listed firms will participate in presentations and interviews prior to final award.

Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory benefits, General Liability of $2,000,000 aggregate per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Excess Liability of $5,000,000. Contractors must be registered with and use E-Verify in compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Proposals must remain valid through October 2026. Written inquiries are due by 12:00 p.m. ET on June 24, 2026. Monthly invoicing with purchase order requirements and certificates of receipt are required for payment processing. The Unified Government reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause with 10 days' notice or without cause with 30 days' notice.