Pine Street Well Rehabilitation & New Chemical Feed Building

Background
The City of Lakeland is issuing a solicitation for the construction of the Pine Street Well Rehabilitation and New Chemical Feed Building. The project aims to enhance the city's water infrastructure by rehabilitating existing well facilities and constructing new chemical feed systems, thereby supporting the city's mission to provide safe and reliable water services to its residents.

Work Details
The scope of work includes:
- Removal of an existing Electrical Motor, Vertical Turbine Pump, Column Pipe, Bowl Assembly, and other necessary appurtenances for cleaning and video inspection of an existing 10" Steel Well Casing.
- Installation of a new 100-HP, 650 GPM Vertical Turbine Pump.
- Construction of a new Chemical Feed Building.
- Demolition of the existing Chemical Feed Building.
- Yard piping.
- Installation of approximately 850 linear feet (LF) of 12" Water Main and approximately 60 LF of 6" Water Main.

Additional tasks include logging and performing a 24-hour pump test, site work, electrical work, installation of valves, painting, fencing, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project.

Period of Performance
The total time allotted for construction is 360 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Pine Street Well site located in Lakeland, Georgia.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must possess a valid license as a 'Utility Contractor' issued by the State of Georgia. Additionally, bidders must employ a 'Utility Manager' certification holder for oversight. Bids must include proof of this license on the bid envelope. A bid bond or certified cashier’s check amounting to no less than 10% of the base bid is required. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price will be required from the successful bidder.