Condenser Water Pipes Rehabilitation Project

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is seeking sealed proposals from experienced general contractors for the Condenser Water Pipes Rehabilitation Project at their Atlanta campus, with an estimated project value between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. The project involves internal coating, valve replacement, and robotic access for two large steel pipes servicing the GWCC, with completion targeted for November 2025. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to submission deadlines, with proposals due by September 12, 2025, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 21, 2025. The solicitation restricts communication during the bidding period, and finalists are prohibited from public statements about their selection. The contract will incorporate the entire RFP, appendices, and the proposer's submission, with evaluation based primarily on technical merit (70%) and cost (30%). The technical criteria focus on the firm's relevant experience, personnel qualifications, project approach, and ability to meet specifications, standards such as AWWA C620, and quality control requirements, including supervision by certified coating inspectors. The contract emphasizes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, nondiscrimination policies, drug-free workplace mandates, and use of federal work authorization programs. Supporting documents include detailed proposal forms, specifications, and attachments, all of which will be incorporated into the final contract. The project site performance and inspection will be conducted on-site, with the contractor responsible for supervision, quality assurance, and certification, particularly of coating work, which must meet industry standards and be supervised by qualified personnel. Administrative procedures specify that payments will be made based on verified weekly invoices, with designated owner representatives reviewing and approving work, though no specific electronic invoicing systems are mandated. The contract requires proposers to provide detailed organizational, licensing, insurance, and socioeconomic information, including certifications regarding debarment, criminal history, and workforce policies, with the option to identify minority and women-owned business classifications. Proposal submissions must include notarized statements, exceptions, and complete pricing on the provided forms, organized into hard copies and electronic media, with the submission address located in Atlanta. The procurement process allows for negotiations, amendments, and broad discretion in award decisions, with the entire process governed by the terms set forth in the RFP and associated documents.