FORT VALLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT PIPE CONSTRUCTION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
for
FORT VALLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT PIPE
CONSTRUCTION
Owner: Fort Valley Utility Commission
Due Date: July 9, 2026
The Fort Valley Utility Commission is seeking a highly qualified company to design and build
approximately 4,000 LF of 20" fusible PVC effluent pipe discharging from a new wastewater
treatment plant using open cut and jack & bore methods and manholes. The effluent pipe will
be installed approximately 6' below grade. Approximately 185 LF of the new pipe will be jack &
bored under a railroad owned by Norfolk Southern. The bored pipe will be encased within a 30"
steel casing pipe and will be bored approximately 6' below normal grade and 24' below the
base of the rail. A 40' launching pit and a 15' receiving pit will be dug to perform the jack &
bore. The project will also include erosion control and all other ancillary items for a complete
effluent pipe installation.
Proposal packages may be requested via email and should be directed to Tara Giles at
tgiles@fvutil.com. Upon request of a proposal package, the submitting firm will be added to the
"List of Proposers". Proposals will not be accepted from entities not listed on the "List of
Proposers" prior to the due date. The complete proposal package includes the Request for
Proposals, Proposal Requirements and Proposal Information Sheet. Submitted proposals shall
follow the guidelines outlined in the proposal package.
Proposals will be received at Fort Valley Utility Commission, 500 Anthoine Street, Fort Valley,
GA 31030 until July 3 @ 2:00 PM EST. No proposals will be accepted after this time.
Proposals should be mailed to: Fort Valley Utility Commission, 500 Anthoine Street, Fort Valley,
GA 31030 OR Hand Delivered (Prior to due date/time) to: Fort Valley Utility Commission, 500
Anthoine Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Proposal Envelope should be sealed and marked: RFP
for Fort Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pipe Construction.
Factors to be considered in making this award, if awarded, include consideration of both
quantitative (cost) and qualitative (non-cost) factors, weighted per the Proposal Requirements

document. If awarded, the City anticipates placement of a meter order with the successful
proposer within sixty (60) days.
The Fort Valley Utility Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to
waive formalities and technicalities, and to make an award in the best interest of the Fort
Valley Utility Commission. Proposers must comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws.
Procurement will adhere to ARPA Federal Funding guidelines.