2026-26 Annual Stormwater Rehabilitation and Maintenance Construction Services

The City of Covington, Georgia, is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 2026-26 to secure a qualified contractor for on-call stormwater rehabilitation and maintenance construction services. This annual contract, which may be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods, utilizes a task-order system to authorize work including pipe installation and removal, general construction, and the installation of Class III reinforced concrete and high-density polyethylene pipes. All work must adhere to Georgia Department of Transportation and City utility standards. The contractor is required to maintain 24/7 emergency response availability, with a requirement to have a representative on-site within two hours of notification and the affected area stabilized within six hours. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and on a USB drive to City Hall by 10:00 AM on January 12, 2027. Award decisions will be based on best value, evaluated through a weighted scoring system that considers price (25%), relevant experience and past performance (25%), project approach and emergency response (20%), personnel and equipment capacity (20%), and organization and safety (10%). Qualified bidders must provide evidence of at least three comparable projects completed within the last five years and three owner references. Payment is generally issued upon completion and acceptance of work, with a five percent retainage withheld from partial payments.