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

Contract B: Automated Meter Reading Equipment: The work shall generally cover costs and technical support associated with furnishing +/- 2,840 water meters and backflow preventers with AMR transmitters, a laptop computer for data collection, back-up meter reading equipment, software, set-up, training, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project in accordance with the specifications. The work will have a contract time of 240 days. Funding is to be provided by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. This project will be subject to the Davis-Bacon Labor Standards, DBE Subcontract requirements, and the Build America Buy America Act. This agreement is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budgets Memorandum M-22- 11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022. The Scope of Work for Contract A 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 utility work. See Instruction to Bidders for additional bidding requirements. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five (5) times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability". Performance (Contract A only) and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond. All other questions may be directed to the issuing office, Carter & Sloope, Inc., 24 1st Ave. NE Moultrie, GA, 31768, Phone: 229-668-0663. Question Deadline 08/21/2025 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows: Stephen Rakestraw 24 1st Ave. NE Moultrie, GA, 31768 229-668-0663 srakestraw@cartersloope.com Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.