RFB-26-55-05 BCW Cassville White Road Ph2 Widening and Sewer Relocation

Bartow County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids under RFB-26-55-05 for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals to construct the Cassville White Road Phase II widening and sewer relocation, with questions due November 3, 2026 by noon and bids due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must comply with O.C.G.A. Section 13-10-91 and register with and participate in the federal E-Verify program, submitting the required affidavit before bid consideration. The primary contractor must provide E-Verify documentation for all subcontractors. The county affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against.

The scope covers water main and sanitary sewer force main installation: 12-inch DIP water main (1,500 linear feet), 8-inch DIP water main (160 linear feet), 6-inch DIP water main (400 linear feet), 3-inch HDPE sanitary sewer force main (450 linear feet), 20-inch steel casing (440 linear feet), and 12-inch steel casing (205 linear feet). One contract will be awarded covering all work. Substantial completion is required within 100 consecutive calendar days, final completion within 450 consecutive calendar days, and contract close-out within 480 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

Each bid must include a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid amount, payable to Bartow County. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, and the primary contractor is responsible for bonds and insurance for all subcontractors. Bids must use the furnished bid form with no interlineations, additions, or deletions, and bids remain irrevocable for 120 days after the bid closing time. Bid documents are available from AtkinsRealis for a non-refundable fee of $350. Plan documents are available for inspection at the Bartow County Water Department and the AtkinsRealis Marietta office.

The Engineer will review the low bidder's capabilities through reference checks for similar work, and failure to demonstrate minimum requirements will result in disqualification.