Boone County Water Expansion Group 3.1

The Boone County Fiscal Court is soliciting bids for the Boone County Watermain Expansion – Group 3.1 project, involving the installation of approximately 19,700 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron watermain along with all related materials, labor, and equipment. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the Open Gov procurement website by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with no late submissions accepted. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of their bid and, upon award, furnish a performance surety bond for 100% of the contract amount. The project scope includes compliance with detailed design and construction specifications consistent with AWWA standards, Kentucky Department of Transportation guidelines, and local health and safety requirements. Key deliverables include installation, hydrostatic testing, disinfection, record documentation, shutdown scheduling, and site restoration, all subject to strict owner inspection and acceptance procedures. Award evaluation will be conducted using a best-value trade-off process, which balances price with responsibility factors such as financial stability, relevant experience, performance history, licensing, equipment adequacy, and integrity. Responsiveness to bid requirements is mandatory, and bidders failing to meet required documentation or qualifications will be disqualified. The contractor must coordinate closely with utility companies, implement traffic control for public safety, and comply with safety and sanitation provisions. Payment is to be processed within 30 days of invoice submission, which requires notarized original copies and is conducted manually rather than electronically. Insurance coverage proofs and W-9 tax forms are mandatory, with additional certification required if claiming Disadvantaged Business Enterprise status. The contract will be firm fixed price, with FOB destination delivery terms, and includes provisions prohibiting blasting unless authorized and mandating approved material substitutions. The project site is within Boone County, Kentucky, and administration will be handled through the Boone County Fiscal Court offices in Burlington. Key contract documents and detailed bid specifications are available electronically through the official procurement portal.