Bid Ref. No. 27-036 Well No. 12 Rehabilitation

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701, until **2:30 p.m. on December 3, 2026**, for all work required to rehabilitate and upgrade Well No. 12 in accordance with bid documents, specifications, and all other contract documents.

This project will be bid on a lump sum and unit price basis for all specified work and will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total lump sum and unit price bid.

Well #12 Rehabilitation - The project consists of the rehabilitation and upgrading of Well No. 12, including improvements to the well, pumping equipment, discharge piping, chemical feed systems, electrical systems, and associated facilities. The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment necessary to complete the project, except for items specifically identified in the plans as City-furnished or designated for reuse or rebuilding. All work shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, applicable regulatory requirements, and the City's operational requirements.

• Initial Pump Testing and Inspection: Perform an initial pump test to determine the well's existing capacity, static water level, pumping water level, and overall operating conditions. Remove the existing pump and conduct a preliminary downhole video inspection to evaluate the condition of the well.
• Well Cleaning and Rehabilitation: Clean and rehabilitate the existing well casing and screens, as applicable, to improve well performance. Conduct a post-cleaning video inspection to document the well's condition following rehabilitation.
• Pump and Motor Upgrades: Remove and replace the existing pumping equipment with a new pump and motor capable of meeting the required design flow, total dynamic head, and operating conditions specified in the plans.
• Pump Base Reconstruction: Demolish and reconstruct the existing pump base to accommodate the upgraded pumping equipment and meet applicable Georgia EPD requirements.
• Discharge Piping Improvements: Remove and replace the existing discharge piping, valves, fittings, and associated appurtenances as necessary to accommodate the new pump discharge head elevation and piping configuration specified in the plans.
• Electrical, Controls, and Facility Improvements: Perform the necessary electrical, instrumentation, control system, and associated facility upgrades, including installation of the city-furnished VFD cabinet, improvements to chemical feed equipment, and other modifications identified in the plans.
• Final Testing and Return to Service: Upon completion of the improvements, perform final pump performance testing, disinfection, water quality sampling, and laboratory testing necessary to verify satisfactory operation and compliance with applicable Georgia EPD requirements before placing the well back into service.
• **Interior Wall Painting:** Following removal of existing equipment and completion of work affecting wall surfaces, prepare and paint the interior walls of the Well No. 12 building. All wall preparation and painting shall be completed, and the coating allowed to cure in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, before installation of any new equipment. Paint color shall be Wells Gray, BEHR Color No. PPU25-06, or a City-approved equivalent color match. The Contractor shall submit a physical color sample for City approval before painting.

Each bid or proposal will be submitted in a **SEALED ENVELOPE**, clearly marked on the outside as a Sealed Bid with the Bid Number clearly printed. Bid form **must** be submitted on the bid form provided by the City of Albany. Bid is awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid.

A **5% Bid Bond is required of all bidders**, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, cash, or surety bid bond, presented in its original form. Copies are not acceptable. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond will be required of the awarded bidder.

**Contract Time:** Contract must be completed within **one hundred fifty (150) calendar days** following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are **two hundred fifty ($250)** per calendar day. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the bid opening date.

Insurance: not less than **$1,000,000** general liability limits, with the City named as an additional insured; Worker's Compensation in the statutory limits of Georgia and Employers' Liability of no less than **$100,000** each accident/disease.

Bid Submittals that **must** be submitted with bid: *Bid Form*, *Bid Bond*, *DBE Subcontractor Participation Form*, *Addendum Acknowledgement Form*. Other forms that should be submitted with bid: *Indemnity Agreement*, *Governing Law and Venue Form*, *Certificate of Non-Collusion Form*, *Drug Free Workplace*, *Debarred Bidders Integrity Form*, corporate seal, Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation, listing of the principals of the corporation, and *Affidavit to Comply with OCGA § 13-10-91*.