A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, immediately followed by a site visit, will be held at the Hooper Water Production Plant (WPP), 70 Oakdale Drive, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 on November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. local time, to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend; however, attendance is not required. 

The Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Standby power engine-generator set with sub-base fuel tank and sound-attenuating, weather-proof enclosure.
• Pad-mounted transformer for voltage step-up between the generator and the plant distribution voltage, if required by the generator system manufacturer.

• Medium-voltage switchgear with automated transfer controls enclosed in a pre-fabricated equipment center.

• Modifications to existing equipment to tie the new generator system into existing systems.

• Site lighting modifications to accommodate the new equipment.

• Associated site work and electrical work and providing temporary power to operate all facilities when permanent power must be removed to allow for construction activities.

  Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing design and obtaining all applicable land disturbance, erosion and sedimentation control, and stormwater permits.

  The Owner will provide integration of the new facilities into the existing SCADA system as part of a separate contract.

  The Bidding Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Construction Contract, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, General and Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and Addenda may be examined at the main offices of the Owner at 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia during the hours of Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm excluding holidays.

  Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form and accompanied by Bid Security as prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders, payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5 percent of the Bid Amount, and a letter from a surety company stating they are licensed to conduct business in the State of Georgia. Failure to supply the bond or to sign the proposal will be grounds for rejection.  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the additional Bonds prescribed in the Contract Documents.

  In order to perform public work, the Bidder and its subcontractors, prior to award of Contract, shall hold or obtain such licenses as required by state statutes, and federal and local laws and regulations. All firms must be licensed in Georgia and have a registered agent in Georgia.

  For information concerning the proposed Work, contact Nathan Meade (nathan.meade@ccwa.us)  no later than November 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.

  Owner shall make an award, if an award is made, to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the additional Bonds prescribed in the Contract Documents.

  Owner’s right is reserved to reject all Bids or any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents.

  To promote responsible environmental practices a link to the bid package will be provided via email upon request by calling 770-960-5223, M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, or by e-mailing CCWA_Procurement@ccwa.us. A hardcopy bid package can also be requested at a cost of $200.00 and with 24 hours prior notice.