Permanent Bypass Pump Installation

Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for permanent bypass pump installation at 20 existing lift station sites, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lowndes County Administration Building in Valdosta, Georgia. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. is required; bids will not be accepted from contractors who do not attend.

The scope includes furnishing and installing 20 permanent bypass pumps, connecting and valving to existing force mains, wet well coring and modifications, bypass suction and discharge piping, site restoration, concrete pad installation, fencing, and all appurtenances at the 20 lift station sites. Work will be awarded in one contract with a 120 consecutive calendar day completion schedule. Contractors must hold a valid Georgia State "Utility Contractor" license and employ a "Utility Manager" certification holder to oversee all utility work. All bidders and subcontractors must register with E-Verify under the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

Bid bonds or certified cashier's checks equal to not less than 10% of the base bid from a Georgia-licensed surety with an "A" minimum rating are required. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. The project is funded through a Georgia Fund loan administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The Owner will obtain all easements and rights-of-way prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Complete digital specifications and contract documents are available through QuestCDN for a $150 download fee, with free viewing after account creation. Questions are due before the pre-bid conference on August 21.