BID #27010 Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line Section 2: Phase 2

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, through its Public Utilities Department, has issued an Invitation to Bid for the Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line Section 2. This project involves the construction of approximately 2,400 linear feet of 16-inch PVC recycled water main, including all necessary appurtenances, erosion and sedimentation control, and site restoration. The estimated project value ranges between $980,000 and $1,130,000, with final payment determined on a unit price basis according to actual work performed. Only vendors previously shortlisted via RFPQ #26033, specifically Cleary Construction, Inc., JDS, Inc., RDJE, Inc., and Site Engineering, Inc., are eligible to participate in this bidding process. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026, in a sealed container including one original, one copy, and two USB flash drives containing a single combined PDF of all required documents. Mandatory submittals include a Bid Form, a 5 percent Bid Bond, a Non-Collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor, and various corporate or partnership certificates. Successful bidders must possess a valid Georgia Utility Contractor License and demonstrate sufficient construction experience, equipment resources, and financial strength. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 180 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 210 consecutive calendar days of the contract commencement. Upon award, the contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price and execute all necessary agreements within 20 business days.