Raw Sewage Lift Station Upgrade

The State of Georgia, specifically the City of Manchester, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive Raw Sewage Lift Station Upgrade project. The procurement involves constructing a new lift station with critical infrastructure components, including a bar screen and grit separator, along with necessary appurtenances. Bidders must possess a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and employ a state "Utility Manager" certificate holder. The project, identified as Project No. 232695, requires sealed proposals to be submitted by February 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to Manchester City Hall. The construction timeline allocates 240 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 270 days for final completion. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond, and the complete project plans and specifications can be obtained for $250 through Turnipseed Engineers' website. The procurement follows specific Georgia Procurement Registry guidelines, mandating advertisement in the local newspaper four weeks and two weeks prior to the bid opening.

The project will be funded through a State Revolving Fund loan, which introduces specific compliance requirements including SRF, American Iron and Steel Special Conditions, and Build America, Buy America regulations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project utilizes NIGP codes 89065, 89066, 91359, and 91381, indicating specific industry classifications. The estimated project value is $3,000,000, and the selected contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. The procurement process appears open to qualified utility contractors with appropriate state licensing and technical expertise in municipal infrastructure development, particularly in sewage system upgrades and related civil engineering projects.