Supply Diesel Bypass Pumps at Springwood Drive Pump Station & Rockbridge 2 Pump Station

Rockdale County, Georgia is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 24-21) to supply diesel bypass pumps for two specific pump stations: Springwood Drive Pump Station and Rockbridge 2 Pump Station. The procurement requires contractors to furnish skid-mounted diesel-powered centrifugal pumps with specific technical specifications, including critically silenced enclosed pumps with dry priming capability to 25 ft depth, settable ramp up/down timers, and precise rated capacities of 1300 gpm for Springwood and 300 gpm for Rockbridge 2, both at 170 ft total dynamic head (TDH). A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. located at 2440 Tatum Rd., Conyers, GA, with sealed bids due by 2:00 P.M. on January 23, 2025. The contract requires work completion within 30 days of notice to proceed, and bidders must submit two hard copies, one original hard copy, and one USB flash drive with Adobe PDF format documentation. Performance and payment bonds of 100% of contract value are required for projects over $50,000, and a 5% bid bond must accompany the submission.

The procurement includes an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program with a specific goal of allocating 15% of contracting opportunities to Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for project delays, and Rockdale County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant capital investment for municipal infrastructure improvement. The contract term remains to be determined, and the solicitation covers jurisdictions including Peach County and Columbus City in Georgia. Bidders should carefully review all technical specifications and compliance requirements, particularly the emphasis on meeting municipal pump station infrastructure needs with high-performance diesel bypass pump solutions that meet precise operational parameters.