Western Corridor Sewer Improvements

City of Cumming, Georgia (d/b/a Cumming Utilities Department) is requesting competitive sealed proposals for construction of the Western Corridor Sewer Improvements, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, Suite 401, 100 Main Street, Cumming, Georgia. Bidders who do not attend the pre-bid conference will have their bids rejected.

The scope includes construction of a new duplex submersible wastewater pumping station equipped with Xylem/Flygt pumps and a Xylem MultiSmart powered by Nexicon control system, approximately 4,360 linear feet of new sewer infrastructure (2,860 linear feet of 12-inch, 10-inch, and 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer and 1,500 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer force main), trenchless crossings, manholes and valves, site utilities, instrumentation and controls, electrical systems, a new electrical building, a JIB crane, a diesel-fired emergency bypass pump, erosion and sedimentation control, and final site restoration. The City will prepurchase the pumping package and assign the associated sales contract to the selected contractor; a firm quotation for the pumping package is included in the bid documents.

Evaluation weights 80% on price proposal and 20% on bidder qualifications, with preference given to bidders with prior experience on similar projects for Cumming Utilities. Bid security of not less than 5% of the base bid is required as a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price from an approved Georgia surety company are required upon award. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and is federally assisted through the State Revolving Fund, requiring compliance with Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Supplemental General Conditions and American Iron and Steel Special Conditions. Bidding documents are available for a $25 fee through www.GarverUSA.com using Quest Project Number 10253634. Questions must be submitted at least 96 hours prior to bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after bid opening. Easement acquisition across approximately four private property parcels is in process with projected completion within 90 days, and the Land Disturbance Permit is expected to be obtained before Notice to Proceed.