2027 Dalton Telecom Conduit Project

Sealed Proposals for 2027 DALTON TELECOM CONDUIT PROJECT for the BOARD OF WATER, LIGHT AND SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF DALTON, GEORGIA D/B/A DALTON UTILITIES ("Owner") will be received in the Auditorium of the Dalton Utilities Administration Building at 1200 V.D. Parrott Jr. Parkway until 3:00 P.M. local time Thursday, December 17, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

The work to be done (hereinafter referred to as "Work") consists of furnishing all materials and equipment, except those specified in the Bid, and performing all labor necessary for the following project (hereinafter referred to as "Project"):

Construct the 2027 Dalton Telecom Conduit Project as shown in the drawings and specifications. The project will include the construction of multiple roads: Industrial South Rd, Callahan Rd, Focus Dr, Brookhollow Ind Blvd, Kraft Dr, South Dalton Bypass, Howell Dr, Enterprise Dr and Boring Dr.

The proposed construction will consist of installing two (2) 4-inch underground conduits and setting the necessary telecommunications vaults to establish a new telecommunications pathway. The work will include all required excavation, conduit placement, vault installation, and associated construction activities necessary to complete the new underground infrastructure.

The Contractor's work also includes all erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control necessary for the project. The cost of any permits required for erosion control and land disturbing will be borne by the Owner. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of any other permits or licenses required to complete the work. The Contractor will complete all necessary clean-up and restoration work to include filling, finish grading, grassing, landscaping, pavement repairs, driveway repairs, culvert repairs, drainage ditch restoration and other necessary restoration activities such that post construction conditions are EQUAL TO OR BETTER than those conditions that existed prior to any construction activity occurring.

All work as specified herein shall be completed within **90 calendar days** of notice to proceed.

**Pre-qualification required:** Bidders must submit a pre-qualification package containing requested information to the office of Dalton Utilities by **5:00 P.M., local time Friday, November 27, 2026**. All applicants submitting prequalification documentation will be notified of their status via phone call to the contact person listed on the package by 5:00 P.M. Monday, November 30, 2026. Only bids submitted by properly pre-qualified bidders will be opened.

**Mandatory** pre-bid meeting: If pre-qualified bidders do not attend, then Dalton Utilities will not open a bid from this contractor.

A bid bond will be required in the amount of **10%** of the total bid amount. A contract performance bond and a payment bond, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required of the successful bidder.

The Georgia Utility Contractor License Number shall be written on the face of the bid.

Except as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-43, no submitted bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids.

Contractors submitting bids on project must be prepared to proceed with work within three weeks of bid opening.

The Contract will be awarded pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-21 to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

All contractors and subcontractors performing work for Dalton Utilities must participate in the E-Verify Program pursuant to the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (SB 529).