Electric Capital Improvement Project South Oliver Line Rehabilitation Project

The City of Elberton is soliciting bids for the Electric Capital Improvement Project South Oliver Line Rehabilitation Project, which involves the reconstruction of approximately 8,100 linear feet of three-phase primary electrical distribution line. The scope of work includes replacing existing utility poles, upgrading primary conductors to a larger size, and providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials. The project area generally parallels State Highway 77 and Mineral Springs Road. All work must adhere to Electric Cities of Georgia distribution construction standards, the National Electrical Safety Code, and OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V and 29 CFR 1910.269. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder based on a firm fixed lump sum price, with specific unit prices required for potential additions or deletions to the work. Performance must begin within 45 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days. The project is subject to several federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, the Build America, Buy America Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Bidders must provide a 5 percent bid bond, and the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Additional requirements include the use of LCPtracker for payroll, E-Verify affidavits, and the submission of a site-specific safety plan.