Thunderbolt Elevated Storage Tank New Altitude Valve Installation

The Town of Thunderbolt, Georgia, in Chatham County, is soliciting sealed bids for construction services to upgrade the Russell Street elevated storage tank facility through the installation of a new altitude valve and check valve in a precast vault, along with a jacuzzi pump system. The procurement includes all associated electrical work, piping, valves, and fittings as detailed in the contract plans and specifications. Required qualifications for bidders include a valid Georgia Utility Contractor License, as work depth exceeds five feet, and evidence of adequate insurance coverage including workers' compensation, bodily injury liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 per accident, and property damage insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per accident/$2,000,000 aggregate. Sealed bids must be submitted to Thunderbolt Town Hall at 2821 River Drive, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, by 2:00 PM on October 14th, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, at 2:00 PM and a written question deadline of Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The successful contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days and final completion within 240 calendar days from contract commencement, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day assessed for delays beyond each milestone. Contract documents are available from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 plus shipping, and bidders must be on the plan holder list to submit a valid bid.

The procurement contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types based on disadvantaged enterprise status. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 5% of the base bid, with the surety company holding an "A" minimum rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price. Upon award, the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement with lump sum components, utilizing estimated quantities for stone bedding (200 cubic yards) and sand backfill (200 cubic yards) for bidding purposes only, with actual payment based on quantities verified by the engineer. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The Town of Thunderbolt reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work, and no specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.