Sewer Line Government Bids & RFPs

Phase A is to be substantially complete in 120 days from the notice to proceed, and finally complete in 150 days. Phase B is to be substantially complete on or before May 14, 2027, with final completion within 30 days of substantial completion.

Progress payments will be made monthly, with 95% of work completed and 95% of materials and equipment costs paid, less retainage. Final payment will be made within sixty 60 days after the contract is completed satisfactorily and finally accepted by the owner.

Contractor warrants and guarantees to owner and engineer that all work will be in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective within two years of substantial completion or such longer period of time in accordance with paragraph **** of the standard general conditions of the construction contract section c700.

In evaluating bids, owner shall consider the qualifications of the bidders, whether or not the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, alternates and unit prices if requested in the bid forms. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or technicalities, and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder.

Each bidder must submit written evidence of their qualifications to perform the work by executing the attached bidder evaluation criteria form. Bidders may be required to submit evidence that they have practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon, and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work.

Contractor shall pay to the owner, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, $1,**** per day for each day of delay in completing all or any designated portion of the work within the time set forth in the agreement. The aggregate liability for liquidated damages shall not exceed 50% of the contract price.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the work. On request in advance, owner will provide each bidder access to the site to conduct such explorations and tests as each bidder deems necessary.

No right to claim mistake shall exist for bidder following the twenty-four 24 hour period after the bid opening.

If a bidder withdraws their bid after the 24-hour period following bid opening due to a material and substantial mistake, they will be disqualified from further bidding on the work of this contract.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference site visit will be held at: **** W Columbia Bay Rd, Lake Villa at nearby parking lot for restaurant.

Bids will be received at the office of the Brookline Department of Public Works until Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.

Retainage of ten percent (10%) of the value of all planting items and five percent (5%) of the value of all other items of work (excluding planting items) will be withheld.

The contractor shall provide documented experience of completion of at least 3 projects of similar scope.

A schedule of deductions for failure to complete work on time is provided, with daily charges ranging from **** to $1,**** based on the original contract amount.

There will be a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the fourth-floor conference room of Brookline Town Hall.

All final questions concerning the contract documents must be submitted in writing by Friday, June 26, 2026.

The proposal deadline is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. proposal deadline: tuesday, june 16, 2026 at 2: 00 pm

Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, cost proposal, experience and qualifications, schedule, and financial strength and bonding capacity. proposals will be evaluated based on: 1. compliance with technical specifications 2. cost proposal 3. experience and qualifications 4. schedule 5. financial strength and bonding capacity

Contractors must possess a Georgia Utility Contractor License and have a minimum of five similar projects in the past ten years, including municipal lift stations, 12-inch water mains, HDPE force mains, and jack bore installations. georgia utility contractor license evidence of experience constructing: o municipal lift stations o 12 water mains o hdpe force mains o jack bore installations minimum five 5 similar projects in past ten 10 years

Liquidated damages are proposed at **** per calendar day. liquidated damages: **** per calendar day proposed subject to final contract terms

Failure to comply with nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity laws may result in contract termination for default, suspension or debarment, withholding of payments, or other remedies. failure to comply with these requirements may result in contract termination for default, suspension ordebarment, withholding of payments, or other remedies permitted under federal or state law.