Bid #26049 - Beacham WTP Lagoon Cleanout: Phase 2

This contract pertains to the Phase 2 dredging and cleanup of the sludge lagoon at the J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, with work required to remove an estimated 7,000 dry tons of accumulated sludge that has not been excavated since 2018, when approximately 6,328 dry tons were previously removed. The sludge is not classified as hazardous under federal or state regulations, but the contractor must provide full dewatering, hauling, and disposal services for all removed solids. The project encompasses complete site preparation and mobilization, including installation of temporary utilities, construction trailers, and electrical power for dewatering operations, as well as full demobilization and site restoration upon completion. Only vendors pre-qualified through RFPQ #26011 are eligible to bid, including American Process Group, LLC, Denali Water Solutions, LLC, Synagro South, LLC, Bio-Nomic Services, Inc., Merrell Bros, Inc., and Paragon Integrated Services Group, LLC. The solicitation number is PE-62960-NONST-2026-000000120, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and submission required exclusively through the ACCgov Bids Portal in PDF format with bookmarking; hard copies must be sealed and labeled correctly, and they govern in the event of disputes. The contract is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning award will go to the lowest responding bid that meets all minimum technical and compliance standards. The estimated contract value is $110,000, derived solely from two fixed-price line items: $10,000 for materials sampling and testing and $100,000 for engineer-directed work, while pricing for all other items remains unspecified and will be determined after award. The contractor assumes full responsibility for site conditions, compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including adherence to ASTM, ANSI, ASME, NACE, SSPC, and AWWA standards, and must secure and submit documentation for UL, AGA, or NSF approvals where applicable. All work must be performed at the designated site under the supervision of the Owner’s Engineer, with inspections conducted on-site, and the contractor must arrange and pay for all required governmental certifications. The contract requires submission of non-collusion