West Main/Elliots Crossing Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Street Improvements

The City of Thomaston, Georgia, is soliciting bids for comprehensive infrastructure improvements along West Main and Elliotts Crossing, encompassing water, sewer, storm drainage, and road construction within the project’s right-of-way. The scope includes installing 3,700 linear feet of 8-inch CL350 ductile iron water main and 3,572 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer line using both open-cut and trenchless methods, alongside 90 new service lines, hydrants, gate valves, fittings, 16 manholes, and 90 cleanouts. Stormwater infrastructure requires construction of a stormwater pond with an outlet control structure and headwalls, plus 1,808 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe in diameters ranging from 18 inches to 42 inches, along with associated catch basins and junction boxes. The project includes half a mile of full-depth asphalt paving, curb and gutter installation, replacement of existing driveway aprons on Roads A and C, adjustment of existing utilities such as valves and manholes, new signage, traffic striping, erosion control, and full site restoration. All materials and construction must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act as outlined in OMB M-22-11, requiring U.S.-sourced iron, steel, and manufactured products, and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, which promotes economic opportunities for low-income residents and businesses within the local community. Bid submissions must be sealed physical copies delivered to the City Manager’s Office by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026, with no electronic submissions accepted. Bidders must register with QuestCDN.com and pay a non-refundable $200 fee to obtain project plans and specifications. Each bid must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the base bid amount, issued by a Georgia-licensed surety with an “A” rating and financial capacity equal to five times the contract value. Upon award, the contractor must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds totaling 100% of the contract price, with a Power of Attorney attached. The contractor must be licensed by the State of Georgia and coordinate work activities with a developer-selected site contractor. The City reserves the right to reject any bid that is nonresponsive, nonconforming, or unbalanced. No formal evaluation factor weights or award methodology are stated, but compliance with all regulatory, bonding, and licensing