Rfp-2025-006-Wtp Rehab

The contract pertains to the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Jasper Water Treatment Plant, involving upgrades to sedimentation and filtration systems, installation of air scour piping, electrical and control system enhancements, new filter underdrains and media, structural modifications, instrumentation replacement, site improvements, and erosion controls. Funded partly by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the project emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage rules, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination laws. Bidders must hold a valid Georgia Utility Contractor’s License, submit a qualified bid bond of 5%, and provide a qualifications statement demonstrating relevant experience. The procurement process is through competitive sealed proposals, with evaluation criteria heavily weighted toward pricing (80%) and bidder qualifications (20%). The deadline for bid submission is October 16, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 25, 2025, at Jasper City Hall. Bids must be sealed, marked appropriately, and accompanied by the license number; the full bid documents are available for a $25 fee. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on the best value. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to federal and state requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage determinations, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity regulations. Bidders are encouraged to utilize small and minority-owned businesses and must ensure all permits and easements are obtained prior to construction. The project scope includes all labor and materials necessary for the authorized upgrades, with performance expected to conclude by October 2025. Administrative and technical communications are managed through Kimley-Horn, with primary contact being Matt Dunagin. The contract does not specify detailed line-item pricing, delivery schedules beyond the bid deadlines, or explicit inspection and acceptance procedures; these are likely detailed in the full bid documents, which are obtainable from the city upon payment. Overall, the project aims to modernize and improve water treatment capacity while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and funding requirements.