AWTP Filter Underdrain Replacement

The Macon Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the AWTP Filter Underdrain Replacement project at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant in Georgia. The scope of work involves furnishing all necessary materials, labor, tools, and equipment to replace four underdrains for the GAC filter system in accordance with specifications in Divisions 01 through 46. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis via base bid or base bid plus selected alternates. To be eligible for award, bidders must purchase the contract documents and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 27, 2026, and must be submitted to the Macon Water Authority at 537 Hemlock Street, Macon, Georgia. All bid questions must be submitted by 10:00 A.M. on October 20, 2026. Strict compliance requirements include affixing a Georgia Utility Contractor License Number to the outside of the bid envelope and providing a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid price. The successful general contractor must self-perform at least 51% of the work and provide performance and payment bonds each totaling 100% of the contract price. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Heather Veal in the Engineering Department.