Site work for a water / sewer project in Elberton, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work consists of renovations to the water treatment plant system components to enhance the reliability and efficiency of water production. This includes the modification and addition of valves and piping, modification of influent connection to Clearwell No. 2, improvement of the piping and chemical vault, renovations to Clearwell No. 1, improvements to the storm drain system, and minor cosmetic renovations to the plant. All questions regarding the project and bid documents must be submitted electronically to the Engineer's office. Contractors should send their questions in writing to Tiffany Barry at tbarry@dccm.com . Please note that all questions must be submitted by the end of the day on February 6, 2025. Bond Requirements: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified cashier's check, the value of which should not be less than five percent (5%) of the overall bid amount. All bonds must be countersigned by a Georgia Resident Agent and should be submitted with a corresponding "Power of Attorney." The successful bidder is required to provide both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded Contract amount. Funding Sources: Project will receive partial funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. Therefore, the project is subject to the Federal and State laws and regulations associated with those programs. Contractor License: The Scope of Work as described herein is defined as "utility contracting" in accordance with O.C.G.A 43-14-2(17) so the Contractor performing the work must provide proof of a valid license by the State of Georgia as a "Utility Contractor" and must also employ a "Utility Manager" certification holder who will have oversight of all the work. Contractor submitting a bid must list the license number of the Contractor performing the utility contracting on the Bid form and provide proof of a valid license. See Instruction to Bidders for additional requirements. Reservation of Rights: Owner reserves the right to delay the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of the bids, during which time bids shall remain open and not subject to withdrawal. The right is also reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities or informalities. A mandatory pre-bid conference will not be held.