27043-B: Lake McIntosh Dam Structural Repairs

Fayette County, Georgia is seeking bids from qualified vendors for structural concrete repairs to the Lake McIntosh Dam spillway structure. You are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the information contained herein.

Fayette County Water System is seeking bids from qualified vendors for structural concrete repairs to the Lake McIntosh Dam spillway structure. The work is based on the Lake McIntosh and Lake Kedron Dam Spillway Walls Structural Assessment prepared by Arcadis U.S., Inc., dated October 27, 2023, and the associated Lake McIntosh Dam Spillway Structure Photograph Log. The work generally includes repair of non-structural and structural cracks, repair of leakage locations, patching of concrete surface deterioration and form-tie locations, and restoration of affected areas.

Scope of Work

• Travel to Lake McIntosh Dam and coordinate access and work activities with Fayette County Water System (FCWS).
• Provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, access equipment, protection, cleanup, and incidentals necessary to complete the work described in this Scope of Work and the referenced repair specifications.
• Review the Arcadis Structural Evaluation Report, crack mapping figures, and Attachment A – Lake McIntosh Dam Spillway Structure Photograph Log before beginning work. The crack maps and photographs shall be used to identify and locate the repair areas.
• Prepare and repair non-structural cracks greater than 0.01 inches in width on the north and south spillway walls in accordance with the non-structural crack and leakage repair system specified in the Repair Specifications.
• Repair leakage locations associated with construction joints, form ties, formwork joints, and other documented leakage paths on the north and south wall interior faces and labyrinth weir wall.
• Repair diagonal cracks identified as potential shear cracks on the north and south spillway walls using the structural crack repair system specified in the Repair Specifications.
• Repair cracks that overlap or propagate from formwork tie holes.
• Repair concrete surface deterioration, including minor spalling, voids, bug holes, and exposed aggregate, where identified in the assessment and photograph log.
• Repair and patch concrete at the wall-to-slab joint areas where minor spalling or unsound concrete is present, using the specified concrete repair mortar system.
• Perform surface preparation in accordance with applicable NACE, ICRI, and ACI guidelines and the repair product manufacturer's written instructions.
• Provide product data sheets, technical data, safety data sheets, installation procedures, and any other requested submittals for FCWS approval before installation of repair materials.
• Inspect completed repairs with FCWS and address any deficient, incompletely bonded, improperly finished, or otherwise unacceptable work at no additional cost to FCWS.
• Remove all construction debris and excess materials from the spillway structure and surrounding work area. Leave the site clean and suitable for return to service.
• Provide photographic documentation of completed repairs, including representative before-and-after photographs and identification of repaired locations.

**Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2026** at the Fayette County Purchasing Department, Suite 204. Bids will be opened at that time.

Your envelope **must** be sealed and should show your company's name and address. Mail or deliver one (1) original bid, signed in ink by a company official authorized to make a legal and binding offer, and one (1) copy on a flash drive. Do not submit bids by facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic means. Late bids cannot be considered.

A **mandatory** pre-bid conference will be held. Companies that attend will be invited to submit quotes for this project.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, taking into consideration payment terms, vendor qualifications and experience, quality, references, any exceptions listed, and/or other factors deemed relevant in making the award.

Bidder shall include a bid bond with your bid, equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Prior to execution of a contract, the Successful Bidder shall submit performance, and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value.

General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence. Automobile Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 combined single limit each occurrence. Workers Compensation as required by Georgia statute.

If you download this Invitation to Bid from the County's web site, it will be your responsibility to check the web site for any addenda that might be issued for this solicitation.