2027 Dalton Telecom Conduit Project

The 2027 Dalton Telecom Conduit Project, managed by Dalton Utilities in Georgia, involves the installation of a new telecommunications pathway across several roads, including Industrial South Rd, Callahan Rd, Focus Dr, Brookhollow Ind Blvd, Kraft Dr, South Dalton Bypass, Howell Dr, Enterprise Dr, and Boring Dr. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to install 11,550 linear feet of two 4-inch underground conduits via directional drilling, 190 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE case bore, and 24 telecommunications vaults (four 60x48 and twenty 48x48). The contractor is responsible for all excavation, vault installation, and site restoration, ensuring that post-construction conditions are equal to or better than pre-construction conditions, including erosion and pollution control. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, though the owner reserves the right to select the best overall value based on price, schedule, and experience. Performance is required within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with bidders expected to mobilize within three weeks of the bid opening. Financial requirements include a 10% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds. Payment terms specify a 30-day window following invoice approval, with a maximum retainage of 10% on progress payments. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection and the submission of precise as-built drawings meeting specific GPS and elevation accuracy standards.