Description
The City of Valdosta is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of approximately 6.49 miles of new water distribution infrastructure along Inner Perimeter Road and South Patterson Street. The scope includes excavation‑installed PVC water lines, directional‑bore PVC, ductile‑iron pipe, steel casing, fire hydrants, gate valves, valve boxes, pavement removal/replacement, erosion‑control measures, and storm‑water monitoring. The contract will be awarded on a unit‑price basis, with monthly payments based on measured quantities, and a total contract period of up to 300 calendar days for final completion. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference, submit a notarized non‑collusive affidavit, and provide required bonds (unless bid ≤ $25,000).
• Install ~24,693 ft of 12‑20″ PVC pipe (excavation)
• Install ~7,400 ft of fusible PVC pipe (directional bore)
• Install ~2,162 ft of 12‑20″ ductile‑iron pipe (push‑on or restrained joint)
• Install ~1,436 ft of 24‑36″ steel casing (jack‑and‑bore)
• Provide 28 fire hydrants, 22 resilient seated gate valves, and associated valve boxes
• Perform pavement removal/replacement and implement erosion‑control BMPs
• Conduct storm‑water monitoring and install required appurtenances
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 6, 2026 (10:00 AM) at City Hall Annex
• Bid deadline Oct 22, 2026 (2:30 PM local time)
• Contract duration: 270 days to substantial completion, 300 days to final completion