Site work and paving for a civil project in Covington, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Following the closing time for the receipt of bids no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days. The work to be performed and provided under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, safety equipment, permitting, erosion and sedimentation control measures, taxes, profit, overhead, and other costs and effort required to complete the following: This includes approximately 561 LF of 8" ductile iron (D.I.) water main, 300 LF of 1" copper service line installed via directional bore (long side), and 25 LF of 1" copper short side service. The work also includes furnishing and installing an 8" tapping sleeve with valve and box, a 22.5 D.I. bend, an air release valve with sample tap, and a complete fire hydrant assembly with 37 LF of 6" hydrant lead. Additional tasks include capping and abandoning an existing water main, closing a valve and removing the stem, returning one existing hydrant to the owner, and capping an existing hydrant lead. The contractor shall also connect 11 services to existing meters and furnish water main accessories (196 lbs.), along with completing pressure and bacteriological testing. Roadway restoration includes 6 SY of asphalt driveway, 21 SY of concrete driveway, 55 SY of asphalt pavement replacement, and 68 LF of curb and gutter replacement. All work shall be performed in accordance with the project plans and technical specifications. The time allotted for substantial completion of the work is 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and the time allotted for final completion of work is 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified cashier's check, in the amount of 10% of the base bid, prepared on the form of Bid Bond, section 00410, attached to the Contract Documents or a Surety Company's Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 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". The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to readvertise. pROJECT NO- 060.20.1.24/31 Questions from bidders will be received until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28.