Description
The project involves the construction of the South Lowndes LAS Phase I Expansion - Contract B, which includes the upgrade of the existing Irrigation Pump Station. The scope of work includes demolition, installation of new pre-fabricated pump station, modifications to existing concrete wet well and slab, replacement of existing channel slide gates, and installation of generator and automatic transfer switch for backup power. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference and has specific requirements for contractor licensing, bonds, and permits.
• The project is funded in part by American Rescue Plan Act Funds through the Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget (OPB) State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) grant program.
• The project requires compliance with 41 CFR 60-4, regarding affirmative action, to ensure equal opportunity to females and minorities.
• The project has a completion time of 180 consecutive calendar days.
• The project requires a bid bond or certified cashier’s check in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid.
• The project requires performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price, if the contract is awarded.