RFP 25-014 Storm Drainage Improvements 1st Ave.

The City of Thomson, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the First Avenue Storm Drainage Improvements project (EPA CG-02D52423-0) through an Invitation to Bid procurement process. The project scope encompasses removal and disposal of existing storm piping and structures, installation of approximately 750 linear feet of various-sized storm drain pipe with associated structures, construction of two stormwater detention ponds, approximately 1,400 square yards of 1.5-inch asphalt milling and inlay, traffic control, clearing, earthwork, dewatering, grassing, and soil erosion and sediment controls. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM on December 10th, 2025 at the Thomson-McDuffie Government Center, 210 Railroad Street, 2nd Floor, Thomson, Georgia 30824, where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All work must be completed within 180 calendar days from contract award. Bidders must obtain complete plans, specifications, and contract documents from Civil Design Solutions, L.L.C., 371 Main Street, Warrenton, Georgia 30828, for a nonrefundable fee of $100 per set. Successful contractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a "Utility Contractor" with a "Utility Manager" certification holder, maintain E-Verify registration, and comply with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 work authorization requirements. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to at least 10 percent of the base bid from a Georgia-licensed surety company with a minimum "A" rating, and the successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price.

The project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, which may restrict certain vendors and suppliers. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or targeted business classifications have been identified in the procurement documents. Funding is provided through a grant administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, though the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available materials. The project scope includes work on privately owned property, requiring easement acquisition, and a Land Disturbing Permit is currently pending approval at the time of bid submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in this procurement. Interested bidders should contact Civil Design Solutions, L.L.C. for technical questions regarding project specifications and requirements.