West Main/Elliots Crossing Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Street Improvements

The City of Thomaston, Georgia, in Ware County, is soliciting sealed bids for the West Main/Elliots Crossing Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Street Improvements project. The procurement encompasses comprehensive infrastructure construction including installation of 3,700 linear feet of 8-inch CL350 DIP water main with 90 new service lines, hydrants, gate valves, and associated fittings; 3,572 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer main with 16 manholes and 90 cleanouts; stormwater management infrastructure featuring a retention pond, outlet control structure, and 2,408 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe in sizes ranging from 18 to 42 inches; and approximately one mile of full-depth asphalt paving with curb and gutter, driveway apron replacement on designated roads, and roadway signage and striping. All work must be completed in accordance with project plans and specifications, including comprehensive testing of water and sewer systems. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026, at the City Manager's Office in Thomaston, Georgia. Bidders must be registered with Quest/ESG Engineering, Inc., through QuestCDN (project number 10145775), where complete bidding documents are available for a $200 non-refundable download fee, and all contractors must maintain active licensure with the State of Georgia. Bids must include a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 5 percent of the base bid from a surety company licensed in Georgia with a minimum "A" rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price, with bids remaining binding for sixty days following bid closing.

This project is funded through RWHI funds from the Department of Community Affairs and is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements and HUD Section 3 provisions, with Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns specifically encouraged to apply. All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States unless an approved waiver is obtained. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price and will coordinate all utility work with a site contractor selected by the developer. The project is subject to applicable state and federal bidding laws, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to reject bidders deemed unqualified or of doubtful financial ability. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The project involves substantial infrastructure improvements across multiple utility systems and represents a significant construction undertaking for the Thomaston area.