2026-21 Newton Drive Storm Drainage Improvements Project

The City of Covington is soliciting sealed bids for the Newton Drive Storm Drainage Improvements project, identified as Bid No. 2026-21. The scope of work involves the removal and replacement of approximately 208 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm drainage pipe, along with the installation of curb catch basins, drainage junction structures, and concealed access structures. The project also requires extensive site restoration, including the replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, residential driveways, and full-depth concrete roadway pavement, as well as drainage ditch regrading and the installation of GDOT Type 3 Riprap with nonwoven geotextile. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and the transportation of excavated materials to a City-designated site. Bids must be submitted in both hard copy and PDF format via USB thumb drive to City Hall by 10:00 am on October 13, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required with the submission, and the awarded contractor must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract amount. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and responsibility, considering factors such as relevant experience, financial capacity, and safety records, rather than price alone. Qualified bidders must have at least five years of experience in similar work and have completed at least three such projects in the last five years. The contract includes a 15% City-controlled contingency allowance and stipulates liquidated damages of 250 dollars per calendar day for delays beyond the approved completion date. Contractors must perform at least 75% of the work using their own forces and maintain comprehensive general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance.