Service Line Replacement

The City of Hogansville, Georgia, located in Terrell County, is soliciting sealed bids for a Service Line Replacement project funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG funding number 15p-x-032-2-5758). The procurement requires bidders to furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to determine service line material on approximately 266 water services of 2 inches in diameter or smaller and to replace galvanized water service lines throughout the municipal water system. Successful bidders must hold a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and employ a state-certified Utility Manager to oversee all work. The project is divided into two divisions, with Division One requiring 120 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 150 calendar days for final completion, demonstrating the contractor's obligation to maintain a defined schedule as specified in the General Requirements Section 1.03. Sealed proposals must be submitted to Hogansville City Hall, 111 High Street, Hogansville, Georgia 30230 by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Plans and specifications are available for inspection at the City of Hogansville offices and Turnipseed Engineers' offices in Augusta and Atlanta, with digital access available at https://turnipseed.com/current-projects/out-for-bid/, and a digital copy plus one printed copy available for $100. All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond equal to at least 105 percent of the lump sum bid, and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, within 10 days of award notification.

This procurement is designated as a Section 3 Covered Project under the HUD Act of 1968, with Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns encouraged to apply, representing a key set-aside consideration for disadvantaged and local enterprises. The project is subject to State Revolving Fund and American Iron and Steel Special Conditions requirements, as well as Build America, Buy America provisions, which may impact material sourcing and procurement decisions. The City of Hogansville is committed to providing equal access and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified in the advertisement, indicating an open competition for qualified firms. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, the requirement for substantial bonding (105 percent Bid Bond and 100 percent Performance and Payment Bonds) suggests a project of significant value. The City of Hogansville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.