The City of Valdosta is seeking a design‑build contractor to construct a new sanitary‑sewer lift station and install approximately 3,800 ft of 8‑in. HDPE force main, together with associated civil works, demolition, grading, concrete work, erosion‑control, and utility coordination. The contract is a unit‑price agreement with a 300‑day performance period, liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion, and required performance and payment bonds. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on August 25 2026 and submit questions by October 2 2026. The bid opening and submission deadline are set for October 8 2026.
• Design‑build of a new lift station (wet‑well, pumps, controls, generator, electrical panel).
• Installation of ~3,800 ft of 8‑in. HDPE force main, including trench and directional‑bore sections.
• Comprehensive site work: demolition, grading, erosion/sediment control, concrete driveway, utility encasement, back‑flow preventers, water service, yard‑lighting, fencing, and related finish items.
• Contractor must coordinate utility power (utility not yet identified) and comply with GDOT utility‑encroachment, NPDES, and land‑disturbance permits.
• Performance requirements include 1‑year warranty, 5 % retainage, and a 60‑day maintenance period after substantial completion.