RFB 26-55-02 John Kay High Service Area Water Main

Bartow County is soliciting sealed bids for a construction contract involving the design and installation of approximately 18,500+ linear feet of 8-inch DIP water main with associated appurtenances, including a booster pump station and related site improvements in the John Kay High Service Area. This is a single prime contract awarded on a unit basis, with an expected project duration of 305 days. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Bartow County Commissioner's Office in Cartersville, Georgia. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Bartow County Commissioner's Office at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 251, Cartersville, Georgia 30120 no later than Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. All bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. The successful bidder shall provide 100% Payment and Performance Bonds before the Notice to Proceed is issued and must comply with Georgia law O.C.G.A. Section 13-10-91, register and participate in the federal E-Verify program, and submit a required affidavit. Prospective bidders must register as official plan holders through the W.K. Dickson website at https://www.wkdickson.com to obtain bidding documents.

All bidders must comply with Georgia state law and federal work authorization requirements, with the primary contractor responsible for ensuring all subcontractors provide bonds, insurance, and E-Verify documentation. Successful bidders must provide proof of workers compensation and general liability insurance as required by law. Bids shall not be withdrawn for ninety days after the bid opening. The opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. Bidders should contact the Bartow County Water Department or review the complete bid package for additional technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.