2026-28 Electric Infrastructure Reconducts

The City of Covington, Georgia, is seeking qualified contractors to submit proposals for the reconduct of three-phase overhead utility lines consisting of three separate projects in Covington, GA.

All materials for the project will be supplied by the City of Covington. The contract is expected to be awarded during the third week of December 2026 and must be completed by May 31, 2027. The selected contractor will be responsible for all labor, equipment, and coordination required to complete the project within the specified time frame.

Project 1: Cornish Creek Newtonsboro Rd Reconduct

Reconduct three-phase overhead utility to larger conductor three-phase lines along Newtonsboro Rd starting at Alcovy Rd to Cornish Creek Water Treatment Plant, approximately 0.61 miles.

Project 2: Elm St Reconduct

Reconduct three-phase overhead utility to larger conductor three-phase lines along Elm St and Reynold St. From 1140 Reynold St to 1139 Church St along Reynolds St and 1139 Church St to 1112 Williams St along Elm St for an approximate 0.40 miles.

Project 3: Covington #6 Feeder Reconduct

Reconduct three-phase overhead to larger conductor three-phase lines along Hwy 278 and Hwy 11. Overhead work from 34 Hwy 11 to 202 Hwy 11. This is approximately 0.35 miles.

For each project

• Ensure all utility lines are properly installed and comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide labor, tools, equipment, and supervision required to perform the work safely and efficiently.
• Work will involve the installation of poles, crossarms, conductors, hardware, and other associated equipment (all of which will be provided by the City).
• Implement and maintain appropriate traffic control measures to ensure the safety of workers, road users, and pedestrians during construction.
• Coordinate with local authorities for any required road closures or lane shifts.
• Upon completion of the project, the contractor is responsible for restoring any disturbed areas to their original condition, including regrading and reseeding if necessary.
• The contractor must work closely with the City of Covington's inspectors to ensure that all work meets the required specifications.
• Upon completion, the contractor must be available for final inspections and testing of the system.
• All work must be completed by May 31th, 2027.

**Submission:** Please submit two (2) sealed hard copies and one (1) copy on a USB drive to City of Covington Purchasing Department, Marked: (2026-28 Electric Infrastructure Reconducts RFP), Attention Scott Cromer, 11631 Hwy 142 (Covington Utility Complex), Covington, Georgia 30014. Late proposals will not be accepted.

A **mandatory** pre-proposal meeting will be held at the Covington Utility Complex.

**Bonds:** All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, will be required of the successful bidder and must be provided to the City within ten (10) days of being notified of the award.

**Insurance:** Comprehensive general liability with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; commercial automobile liability with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; statutory worker's compensation insurance, including $1,000,000 employer's liability insurance.

Evaluation Criteria

• Experience and Qualifications
• Project Approach
• Cost
• Safety Record
• References