27-116 Various Pipe, Coupling & End Sections

The City of Augusta, Georgia, is soliciting bids for solicitation 27-116 to establish an annual contract for the provision of various High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, couplings, and end sections for the Engineering and Environmental Services Department. These materials are required for the installation and maintenance of water diversion down drains on side slopes and must comply with Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management and Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Control Rules. The scope includes a wide range of single-walled and double-walled type S HDPE pipes ranging from 8 to 36 inches, as well as 45-degree elbows, 90-degree bends, and tees. Items will be ordered on an as-needed basis, with delivery required within 60 days of purchase. The successful bidder must agree that no additional shipping, delivery, tariff, or restocking fees will be charged to the city. Bids are due by September 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and must include one original and one electronic version on USB. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive bid that meets all technical specifications, provided the bidder does not require a minimum order amount. A local bidder preference applies to projects of 100,000 dollars or less if the local bidder is within 10 percent or 10,000 dollars of the lowest non-local bidder. Required documentation includes business licenses, W-9s, E-Verify affidavits, and a non-collusion affidavit. Contract terms include a price escalation limit of three percent per item, requested 60 days prior to renewal, and a 30-day written notice requirement for termination. Bidders must also maintain liability and workman's compensation insurance and adhere to strict non-discrimination policies.