Description
The City of Bostwick is soliciting sealed bids for the complete replacement of its water distribution main along SR 83 north of Bostwick, GA. The work is a unit‑price contract covering excavation, installation of new PVC water mains (8‑in., 6‑in., 1‑½‑in.), steel jack‑and‑bore casing, valves, hydrants, traffic control, erosion‑control, testing, and final site restoration. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on October 1, 2026, submit questions by October 8, 2026, and deliver sealed bids in person by the bid opening on October 22, 2026. A 5 % bid bond and a 100 % performance/payment bond are required. The contract term is 120 calendar days from notice to proceed, with monthly invoicing and retainage of 10 %.
• Scope: Replace existing water main, install new 8‑in., 6‑in., 1‑½‑in. PVC pipe and associated fittings, valves, hydrants, and service connections.
• Include 16‑in. steel casing installed by jack‑and‑bore methods.
• Perform traffic control, utility coordination, erosion‑sediment control, testing (pressure, leakage, disinfection), and final cleanup.
• Handle potential asbestos in the existing line; costs must be included in the bid.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit (Oct 1) and mandatory attendance.
• Bid submission: two hard copies + one flash drive, sealed, delivered in person.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance/payment bond upon award.
• Contract duration: 120 days; retainage 10 %; monthly payments.