Water System Improvements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

FOR THE

NOTLA WATER AUTHORITY, GEORGIA

Sealed proposals will be received by Notla Water Authority at the Notla Water Authority, 578

Deaver Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 (Hand Delivery or Shipping) P.O. Box 609, Blairsville,

Georgia 30514 (U.S. Postal Service) until 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, June 18, 2026 at which

time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after

the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

All Bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state

“Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work.

The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for the construction

of:

Division One: Approximately 2,400 linear feet of 6-inch (6") water line and 6-inch

(6") meter vault.

Division Two: One (1) above ground water booster pump station complete with

appurtenances.

Time allotted for construction is 90 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 120

days for final completion. Construction must be completed by October 31, 2026. Contractor must

be ready to execute a contract with the Authority and commence work upon issuance of the Notice

to Proceed.

Proposals for the complete work in one or more general contracts shall be made on the proposal

form provided and shall contain prices in words and figures for the work bid on.

The work to be performed under this contract is partially funded with federal funds from the State

and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Water Sewer Infrastructure Grants established via the

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and therefore is subject to federal laws and regulations

associated with that program. All SRF, American Iron and Steel Special Conditions requirements

apply.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of the Notla Water Authority,

in the amount of at least 5% of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond

representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish

Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for the

Notla Water Authority. Each bond shall be equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Bid Bond

shall be forfeited to the Notla Water Authority as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute

the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that

he has been awarded the contract. 

Drawings and Specifications are open to public inspection at the office of the Notla Water Authority

and at the offices of Turnipseed Engineers in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. Plans and specifications

must be obtained at https://turnipseed.com/current-projects/out-for-bid/. A digital copy of the plans

and specifications as well as one (1) printed copy of the specifications will be provided upon receipt

of $200.00. Printed full size or reduced drawings are available upon request at no additional charge.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

NOTLA WATER AUTHORITY, GEORGIA

By:

Tony Hunter, Chairman