Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Serve Citizens Business Park

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority is seeking sealed bids for construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Serve Citizens Business Park, a utility infrastructure project. The procurement scope includes installation of approximately 1,100 linear feet of 10-inch PVC gravity sewer, 1,500 linear feet of 4-inch PVC force main, a new lift station, and all associated appurtenances necessary to complete the project in accordance with specifications and construction drawings. Bidders must hold a valid Georgia utility contractor license and employ a certified Utility Manager to oversee all utility work. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 a.m. EST on January 9, 2026, at the Downtown Moultrie Welcome Center, 31 East Central Avenue, Moultrie, Georgia 31768, where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete digital specifications and contract documents are available at www.cartersloope.com/outforbid for a $100 fee through the QuestCDN platform using project number 9981195. Work must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and questions regarding the project should be directed to Carter & Sloope, Inc., 24 First Avenue Northeast, Moultrie, Georgia 31768, at 229-668-0663. No pre-bid conference will be held for this procurement.

All qualifying contractors and subcontractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with the E-Verify federal work authorization program. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to at least 10 percent of the base bid, and the successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with the surety company licensed in Georgia holding a minimum "A" rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price. All easements and rights-of-way for permanent installations will be obtained by the Owner prior to the Notice to Proceed. The project is funded in part or whole through a grant from the Department of Community Affairs OneGeorgia Equity Fund and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Fund. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids, and to reject any bidder deemed unqualified or not in the project's best interest. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents.