Water Production Water Quality Sampling Improvemen

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources is requesting sealed bids for water production water quality sampling improvements at Shoal Creek Filter Plant and Lanier Filter Plant in Buford, Georgia under Bid Number BL068-22, with bids due July 14, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shoal Creek Filter Plant, followed by mandatory site visits at both facilities. Contractors providing utility work must hold a current valid Utility Contractors License.

At Shoal Creek Filter Plant, the scope includes installation of six new sample lines, four new sample pumps, modifications to the Operations Laboratory sink and electrical equipment, a new piping trench from the High Service Pump Station to the Filter/Operations Building, repurposing of two chlorine analyzers, demolition of one pH probe, installation of two new pH probes, and routing of sample lines through a chemical trench. At Lanier Filter Plant, work includes additional chlorine and fluoride chemical dosing at the overflow structure downstream of clear well 5, additional chlorine monitoring and dosing downstream of clearwells 1 and 2, new sample lines tapped and routed on two discharge headers, and associated electrical equipment installation. Detailed equipment specifications and technical drawings are provided in the bid documents.

Substantial Completion is due 270 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed at Shoal Creek and 430 calendar days at Lanier. Final Completion is due 300 calendar days at Shoal Creek and 460 calendar days at Lanier. Liquidated damages are $1,400 per day for delays in Substantial Completion and $900 per day for delays in Final Completion.

All bids require a 5% bid bond or certified check. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the total contract price, with the bonding company licensed in Georgia, listed in the Department of Treasury's Publication of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds, and holding an A.M. Best rating of A-VI or higher. Progress payments are made at 90% of work completed with 10% retainage until Substantial Completion. Questions are due June 22, 2022. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum Nos. 1, 2, and 3 on the bid form or risk disqualification.