Site work and new construction of a civil project in Commerce, Georgia. Working plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Commerce, Georgia, is seeking Construction Managers to submit proposals for the opportunity to serve as a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for design review, preconstruction services, potential construction, and commission of the City 1.0 MGD Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) discharging into Grove Creek. Any inquiries about this RFP must be submitted to the Owner’s Engineer via email no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Charles Welch (charles.welch@gmcnetwork.com) PROJECT NEED The City is witnessing substantial economic growth and development, which has put pressure on their wastewater systems. The City's existing plant, Northside WPCP, was upgraded in 2003 to a total capacity of 2.1 MGD; the facility's flow has continued to rise since this upgrade. In just the last four years, the facility's average monthly flow has risen from 0.83 MGD to 1.12 MGD. During this time, residential and industrial growth in the service area has expanded the City's water and sewer customer base by an average of 11% per year. GMC has conducted a study projecting the City's growth until the year 2040 to determine the extent of the City's needs. To meet the growing demand, the City hopes to build a 1.0 MGD WPCP (Grove Creek) that is ultimately expandable to 4.0 MGD. This report will determine the most practical approach for ensuring reliable wastewater treatment capacity to meet the current and future needs of the sewer service area. SITE DESCRIPTION To select a suitable site for the proposed Grove Creek WPCP, GMC used an evaluation process involving multiple considerations and the development of a ranking system. Each potential site had to meet a minimum requirement for size to allow for future expansion up to 4.0 MGD, based on a maximum monthly average flow. Out of an initial list of 11 properties, GMC narrowed the selection down to 5, conducting a detailed analysis of each site's location, size, flood plain status, topography, and the presence of wetlands or waters of the state, among other factors. After evaluating all qualifying properties, GMC selected its preferred site. The chosen parcel is originally defined as agricultural land, with no areas within flood zones or wetlands. Additionally, it has no nearby residential developments, is conveniently located near the Beck Road LS, and encompasses a total of 41.87 acres. The selected site and floodplain map is shown below in Figure 3-1. The overall project includes the construction of the WPCP on the site shown as well as approximately 10,500 l.f. outfall, both