Sewerage System Improvements

The City of Dudley, Georgia is procuring construction services for sewerage system improvements through a competitive sealed bid process. The project scope encompasses the rehabilitation of 3,700 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer utilizing trenchless pipe replacement technology, including cleaning and pre/post video inspection, rehabilitation of 15 existing manholes, dig and replacement of 33 service connections, bypass pumping operations, and associated appurtenances. All bidders must hold a State of Georgia Utility Contractors License and employ a state-certified Utility Manager to oversee all work. Sealed proposals must be submitted to Dudley City Hall, 1108 Main Street, Dudley, Georgia 31022 by 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with public opening and reading of bids to follow. Plans and specifications are available for review at the City of Dudley office, Turnipseed Engineers offices in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia, and the Atlanta Builders Exchange, with digital and printed specifications available at https://turnipseed.com/current-projects/out-for-bid/ for a $250.00 fee. The construction timeline is 270 consecutive calendar days, and no bid may be withdrawn for 60 days following the scheduled closing time.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of at least 5% of the lump sum bid, with the bond subject to forfeiture as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten days of award notification. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required by law. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The City of Dudley reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. The procurement documents do not identify an incumbent vendor or provide a specific budget range or award value. The City is committed to providing equal access to services regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age.