Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

The Town of Tignall, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for comprehensive Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements through a single contract procurement. The project encompasses the construction and modification of the existing WWTP, including installation of a new influent structure with manual bar screen, stop gates, and overflow weir; conversion of an existing aerated pond to an equalization basin; mechanical or hydraulic dredging of an aerated pond; rehabilitation of an aerated pond with LemTec Biological Treatment Process installation; repurposing of the existing plant pump station as the effluent pump station; and construction of a new effluent structure equipped with a polishing reactor, flow metering, and chemical feed systems for chlorination and dechlorination, along with yard piping, valves, appurtenances, and all associated site work, electrical, structural, and instrumentation. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN.com by April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time, with base costs published approximately 30 minutes after closing. Bidders must possess a valid Georgia State "Utility Contractor" license with an employed "Utility Manager" certification holder, submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10% of the base bid, and complete the Qualifications of Bidder section with an Affidavit of Compliance regarding E-Verify participation. Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price, are required upon award from a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price. The project completion time is 365 calendar days, and digital specifications and contract documents are available through Carter & Sloope, Inc. for a $200.00 download fee plus a $42.00 submission fee, with Quest project number 10106659.

No specific set-asides or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement are noted in the available documentation. The project is funded through the Georgia Fund administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds administered by the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB). Davis Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this project as the cost is under $10,000,000. All bidders and subcontractors must comply with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 regarding E-Verify participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after closing, and the Town of Tignall reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documentation.