PART I – GENERAL
BRYAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
66 CAPTAIN MATTHEW FREEMAN DRIVE
RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Request for Proposal
RFP #27691.0081B
BRYAN-BULLOCH COUNTY TRANSMISSION MAIN – PHASE II
Issue Date: September 28, 2023
1. The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is seeking Sealed proposals for the construction of a new publicly owned water main located along Highway 80 and Old Cuyler Rd in Bryan County, Georgia.
2. Sealed Proposals will be accepted at the Commission Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the Bryan County Administration Building, located at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 until 10:00 AM, November 2nd, 2023, at which time they will be opened publicly.
For the Bid Submittal Instructions see RFP documents and Contract Documents Section 00 21 13 “Instruction for Bidders”.
3. The scope of the project shall consist of the following generally described work:
Bryan-Bulloch County Transmission Main – Phase II:
DIVISION I – Water Distribution System:
The scope of work in Division I includes the furnishment and installation of approximately 21,000 LF of 30–inch water main, 8,200 LF of 24-inch water main and 1,400 LF of 16-inch water main parallel to U.S. Highway 80 and Old Cuyler Road. The work shall include horizontal directional drills (HDD), jack and bores, butterfly valves, air release valves, fire hydrants, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project.
DIVISION II – Booster Station:
The scope of work in Division II includes the furnishment and installation of a five (5)-pump booster station along Old Cuyler Road. The work shall include all site work, piping, all electrical, SCADA, concrete, and other accessories as shown on the plans necessary to complete the project.
DIVISION III – 1,800 gpm Well:
The scope of work in Division III includes construction of a new 1,800 gallon per minute (GPM) potable water supply well in Bulloch County near US Highway 80. The work in Division III includes the new 1,800 GPM deep Floridan Aquifer water well, wellhead piping, well building, electrical components, SCADA, and all necessary material, labor, and appurtenances associated with the new water supply well as shown on the plans and in the specifications.
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4. Plans and Specifications are to be obtained from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., (Issuing Office) at 50 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, Georgia 31405 upon payment of $200.00 (plus shipping charges as applicable). The payment is nonrefundable. Contact Karen Smulski via phone (912) 234–5300, or email: smulski.k@tandh.com to request plans and specifications. Only Bidders who obtain documents from Thomas & Hutton (the Issuing Office) shall be placed on the plan holder list and allowed to submit bids.
5. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 5% 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 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.
6. Evaluation of Bids:
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to cancel this solicitation and/or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part if Bryan County determines that cancellation and/or rejections are advantageous to the County. Proposals are legal and binding upon the Respondent when submitted. It will also be the responsibility of each Bidder to obtain any addenda issued for the project. The written documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
Bryan County Board of Commissioners
66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Dodge Plan Room / Clayton Digital Reprographics
1000 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 1
Savannah, GA 31406
www.construction.com/projectcenter
Reed Construction Data
30 Technology Parkway S., Suite 100
Norcross, GA 30092
7. A Pre–Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. in the 2nd floor Commission Meeting Room at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324. The Pre–Bid Conference is not mandatory for the potential Bidders. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. The last day to submit questions in writing shall be Monday, October 23rd, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
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