BID #27004 - High Service Motor Rehab/ Replacement

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is soliciting bids for the replacement and rehabilitation of a 900 HP US Vertical motor at the JG Beacham Water Treatment Plant in Athens, Georgia. The scope of work requires a responsible vendor to provide all labor, materials, and tools to remove the existing failing motor, transport it to a Nidec US Motors Authorized Service station for rehabilitation to be used as a spare, and install a new motor with the same specifications. Technical requirements include the installation of specific bearings and hardware, with the rotating assembly balanced to ISO G1.0 Spec. The project has an estimated cost of 200,000 dollars, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted in sealed containers including two hard copies and one USB flash drive by 11:00 A.M. ET on October 6, 2026. Mandatory documentation includes a bid bond for 5 percent of the bid sum, a non-collusion affidavit, and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, performance and payment bonds of 100 percent are required. Once a proceed order is issued, the contractor must commence on-site work within 10 calendar days and complete the project within seven calendar days. The contractor is also required to provide a written safety program and adhere to local non-discrimination codes.