Rfpq #26033 athena industrial recycled water transmission line section 2

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, Public Utilities Department is seeking to pre-qualify contractors for the Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line Section 2 project through Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) #26033. The procurement encompasses the design and construction of a 16-inch PVC water transmission main spanning 2,400 linear feet, including mobilization, erosion and sediment control measures, open-cut and trenchless installation methods, installation of fittings and valves, air/vacuum release assemblies, hydrostatic and leakage testing in accordance with AWWA standards, disinfection procedures, and complete surface restoration including roadway, sidewalk, and driveway replacement. Pre-qualification applications must be received by 2:00 P.M. ET on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Purchasing Division/Finance Department, 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, with a mandatory pre-application conference scheduled for 10:00 A.M. ET on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Training Room located at 124 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia. Applicants must demonstrate technical experience installing large-diameter water transmission mains of 16 inches or greater, proficiency with trenchless installation methods, capability to work within active roadways with traffic control, experience with hydrostatic and leakage testing per AWWA standards, and utility coordination expertise. Corporate experience requirements include a minimum of five years of operation under the current name, no defaults or project failures within ten years, no bankruptcy filings, consistent on-time and on-budget project completion, valid Georgia Utility Contractor licensing, and no current disputes or litigation with the Owner. The Owner anticipates notifying applicants of approval or rejection status by late May 2026, after which pre-qualified vendors will be invited to submit cost proposals.

There are no stated set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation, and joint venture applications are specifically prohibited. Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation including disclosure affidavits, technical project information, bonding statements, and Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance affidavits, with submissions required in the form of two marked originals and one USB flash drive copy. Insurance requirements are substantial and include Workers Compensation per Georgia statutory limits, Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Contractor's Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Umbrella Liability of $2,000,000, with the Unified Government named as additional insured on all policies. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value are required for bids exceeding $100,000, issued by A or better rated, state-approved surety companies appearing on the federal register. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-qualification announcement.