Salcedo Lift Station Rehabilitation Project

Chatham County is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of an existing duplex submersible pump station located at 2505 Salcedo Ave in Savannah, Georgia, under solicitation number 26-0078-3. The project scope includes removing and replacing the existing pumps with new units, installing new piping, fittings, and valves, pigging the existing force main, constructing a new discharge valve vault, and adding auxiliary equipment such as a permanent bypass pump. Electrical and SCADA system upgrades are also required to support full operational integration. All work must be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance taking place entirely at the project site in Savannah. The bid must include detailed compliance with technical standards for materials, including ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5 for ductile iron pipe encasement, NEMA 4X enclosures for electrical components, and ASTM standards for compaction and coating verification. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with requirements for grounding resistance below 25 ohms, UL and NEMA-certified equipment, and proper marking of utility lines with detectable tape and labeled concrete valve posts. The solicitation follows a best-value trade-off award methodology, where price is considered alongside responsiveness, responsibility, past performance, and good faith efforts toward minority and women business enterprise (M/WBE) participation. Bidders must submit certified documentation including a Chatham County Tax Certificate, a Disclosure of Responsibility Statement, a Debarment and Suspension Certification, an M/WBE Participation Report, and a SAVE Affidavit verifying legal residency or citizenship. Insurance must meet strict criteria, including an A.M. Best rating of A or better and a five-year financial rating of V or better, with the County named as an additional insured and loss payee. Late submissions will not be accepted, and bids must be submitted through the county’s online portal by August 11, 2026. Contractors are subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays, and all work is subject to auditing and warranty obligations. No contract value is specified in the solicitation, and no federal FAR clauses apply, as this is a county-level procurement governed by local administrative protocols.