Water Treatment Plant - 2026 Improvements

The City of Lavonia, Georgia, is soliciting bids for comprehensive modifications to its water treatment plant to enhance capacity to 3.0 million gallons per day. The scope includes upgrades to the raw water pump station, installation of a new flash mixer and mixing basin, modifications to settling basins, filters, chemical feed systems, clearwells, and all related appurtenances. Work must be completed within 270 days after the Notice to Proceed, with the contract time beginning 30 days after the effective date of the agreement. All materials and equipment must be delivered to the project site ready for use, complying with strict packaging and preservation standards that require original manufacturer labeling, shock-absorbing supports for precast concrete, corrosion protection for metal framing, and proper storage to prevent damage, staining, or rust. Materials must be clearly marked for traceability, though no barcoding or electronic tracking systems are mandated. The contract emphasizes strict regulatory compliance, requiring adherence to the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and federal E-Verify mandates for all employees and subcontractors, alongside Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Georgia’s Prompt Payment Act. Environmental provisions include compliance with erosion control laws, NPDES permits, and EPD oversight, with no interruption to existing water treatment services allowed. All work must conform to industry standards such as ANSI/AWWA C653, ASTM, NEC, ACI, and SSPC, with certified test reports required for acceptance. The award will follow a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation favoring bidders who meet technical requirements at the lowest cost, with no formal weighting of non-price factors. Key deliverables include as-built drawings, operation manuals, spare parts, and system certification. Contractors must submit a performance bond, payment bond, DBE compliance forms, and an affidavit, along with bid security. The City retains discretionary authority to approve substitutions, issue change orders, and suspend work, with no named COR, COTR, or PCO identified—only GEFA's DBE Compliance Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for compliance matters.