BID 25-0111-5 Walthour Slope Stabilization Project

The Walthour Slope Stabilization Project involves comprehensive work to stabilize slopes along Walthour Road near Betz Creek, including installing a sheet pile retaining wall, revetment mat, rip rap, and associated roadwork such as sidewalk and drainage improvements. The project is overseen by the Savannah/Chatham County Public School System and funded through local tax measures, with a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids via the Chatham County Purchasing Portal by September 16, 2025, following a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 2, 2025. The contract emphasizes compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and standards, including ASTM regulations, and mandates that all materials and workmanship meet the highest quality standards. It also incorporates a 30% M/WBE participation goal, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts toward subcontracting with minority and women-owned businesses. The contractual framework does not reference specific FAR clauses but relies on local and state regulations, general conditions, and detailed compliance requirements. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including general liability, workers’ compensation, automobile liability, and builder’s risk insurance, and must certify independent pricing and disclose any conflicts of interest or prior debarments. The project stipulates responsibilities for record inspection and audit rights, with all documentation accessible for review by County officials. Bids must include completed attachments covering certifications, M/WBE participation, and legal disclosures, with all pricing to be firm for 60 days. The contract is awarded based on a best-value approach, considering price, responsibility, quality, and M/WBE efforts, with the County reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Overall, the project aims to deliver high-quality erosion control and roadway improvements in accordance with strict legal, safety, and environmental standards.