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Request for Bids
RFB # 2026-11
N Anderson Dr. Water Line Project
Due Date: Tuesday, July 14TH, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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REQUEST FOR BIDS
CITY OF SANDERSVILLE
WATER DEPT
N ANDERSON DR WATER LINE PROJECT
GENERAL
The City of Sandersville is seeking bids for installing 2,800'of 6'' C900 water line and (6)
hydrant assemblies. The line will run on the county Right of Way from N Anderson Dr. to
Anderson Ln. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. All bids must
be sealed and clearly marked "N Anderson Dr. Water Line Project". The City of Sandersville
will reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids and act in the best interest of the City of
Sandersville.
SPECIFICATIONS
The project shall consist of the following:
The Contractor will connect to the existing 6'' water main at the intersection of Ridge Rd. and N
Anderson drive and lay 300'of pipe. Then cross the road and continue laying the remaining.
2500' of 6" C900 water line alongside N Anderson Dr. to the intersection of Anderson Ln and
connect to the existing 6''water main. The Contractor shall provide a valve at each tie-end
connection. The city will be responsible for any water service taps made during this project. The
Contractor will place fire hydrants with valves every 500 feet.
The Hydrant assemblies shall be a M&H 129 model with (2) hose nozzles and (1) pumper
nozzle. Hydrants will be installed and adjusted as so that the base of the plug flange is flush with
the ground. Hydrant pumper nozzles shall face the roadway. After installation, the operating nut
shall turn freely and the caps shall be easily removed and replaced.
Hydrant valves shall be a 6" M&H Resilient-Wedge Gate Valve. The valve shall be epoxy
coated from the manufacturer. The valve will be installed within 5' of the fire hydrant assemble
at the appropriate depth. The valve will connect the water line to the fire hydrant. The
contractor is responsible for ensuring that the piping is adequate to make the connection. A
valve box will be installed to allow the operator to open and close the valve. The valve shall
open and close with minimal effort.
Contractor will make repairs to the road once the pipe, hydrants and fixtures are installed and the
line has been tested for pressure and chlorinated for coliform disinfection. The Contractor will
reestablish the road to a stable condition and overlay the road in the project area with 1.5" of
9.5mm asphalt paving. Contractor shall restripe the road immediately after paving.

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The Contractor will acquire all permits and perform locates as required for the purpose of this
project. Traffic control will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Road Closures shall be
reported to the Public Works Director at a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
The Contractor agrees that he shall and will indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Owner, his
agents, servants and employees from and against any and all losses, damages (by judgment or
settlement), charges and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) which they or any one
or more of them may incur or sustain by reason of any claims or causes of action for personal
injury or injuries, including death, to any person or persons whosoever (including the officers,
agents, servants or employees of the Contractor or of any subcontractor) including but not
limited to such claims or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, or
occasioned by the work performed by the Contractor of subcontractors, their respective agents,
servants or employees under or pursuant to this contract.
Without limiting his liability under this contract, the Contractor shall procure and maintain at his
expense during the life of this contract insurance of the types and in the minimum amounts stated
below:
1. Workmen's Compensation Insurance in full compliance with the Workmen's
Compensation laws of the State of Georgia.
2. Comprehensive General Liability
Bodily injury, including death $1,000,000 per person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Bodily injury, including death $1,000,000 per person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
Said insurance shall be written by a company or companies licensed to do business in the State
of Georgia and satisfactory to the Owner. Before commencing any work hereunder, certificates
evidencing the maintenance of such insurance shall be furnished to the Owner and shall contain
the following statement:
Insurance evidenced by this certificate will not be canceled or altered except 10 days after
receipt by the City of Sandersville, Georgia of written notice thereof.
Contractors shall not subcontract the performance of any part of the work without requiring the
subcontractor to procure and maintain insurance in the forms and amounts approved by the
Owner, and likewise said subcontractors shall pay wages specified by the Georgia Department of
Labor.

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CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
Nothing in these specifications shall be construed as placing the work under the specific
direction or control of the Owner or relieving the Contractor from his liability as an independent
Contractor and, as such, he shall be solely responsible for the method, manner and means by
which he shall perform his work, including, but not limited to supervision and control of his own
personnel and scheduling of the work required to insure its proper and timely performance and
he shall exercise due care to prevent bodily injury and damage to property in the prosecution of
the work.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify all quantities and measurements prior to
bidding. No change orders will be accepted due to differences in the bid packet measurements
and the number of materials required to complete the scope of the project.
Until the work is accepted, it shall be in the custody and under the charge and care of the
Contractor, and he shall take every necessary precaution against injury or damage to the work by
the action of all the elements, or from any other cause whatsoever. The Contractor shall restore
and make good at his own expense all injuries or damages to any portion of the work before its
completion and acceptance. Issuance of any estimate or partial payment to the Contractor for
any part of work done will not be considered as final acceptance of any work.
The Contractor agrees to assume and shall have full and sole responsibility for compliance with
all Federal, State or Municipal laws and regulations in any manner affecting the work to be
performed by the Contractor or subcontractors.
BID SUBMITTAL
Bids will be lump sum and include all cost of labor and materials to include delivery to the point
of destination. The bids will be evaluated and awarded based on several factors to include cost,
availability, suitability and quality.
1. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 14th, 2026 at which time the bid
opening will take place - City Hall Conference Room, 141 West Haynes Street,
Sandersville, GA.
Any bids received after the deadline shall be null and void. The City of Sandersville
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and act in the best interest of the City
of Sandersville.
2. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "N ANDERSON DR
Water Line Project". All shipping materials must be clearly marked with the project
name.
3. Three (3) copies of the bid with the required information must be submitted and
received no later than above date to:

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City of Sandersville, Attn: Travis Fort, "North Anderson Dr Water Line
Project"
P.O. Box 71, 141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082
4. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms furnished and accompanied by:
* W-9 Form - Please complete attached form, check appropriate box, fill in Social
Security Number or Employer Identification Number, Sign and Date.
* Notarized E-Verify Contractor Affidavit - Please complete attached form. (To
enroll in e-verify, you may visit the website www.uscis.gov/everify.)
* Notarized SAVE Affidavit - Please complete attached form.
* Occupational Tax Certificate
* General Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance Certificate with a
limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000.
* Worker's Compensation Proof of Insurance - For more than three employees.
5. Bid should state the start date and the work should commence within three months after
the bid award.
QUESTIONS/ADDENDUMS
All communication including questions and substitutions shall be in a written form. Questions
will be answered and responded to until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. Communication
may be sent to tfort@sandersvillega.org in regards to this request. Questions will be answered
and posted on our website at www.sandersvillega.org under City Online, Bid Opportunities tabs.

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BID FORM
N ANDERSON DR WATER LINE PROJECT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Return Date: 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Return to: City of Sandersville, Attn: Travis Fort
141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082
________________________________________________________________________
LUMP SUM BID AMOUNT $ ________ ____________
EXPECTED START DATE: _________________________________________
ALL BID FORMS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Company Submitting Bid: ____________________________
Company Address:
Company Phone No: Company Fax No.
Authorized Representative:
Signature _ Date:___________________
Print Name and Title ____________ Phone: _______________
Email address __________________________________________________________________

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Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1)
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with
O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is
engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of the City of Sandersville has
registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly
known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable
provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned
contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract
period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in
satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor
with the information required by O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its
federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:
_________________________________
Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number
_________________________________
Date of Authorization
_________________________________
Name of Contractor
_________________________________
Name of Project
City of Sandersville
Name of Public Employer
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _______________, 20___ in _______________________(city), ______(state).
_________________________________
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent
_______________________________
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME
ON THIS THE ____ DAY OF ______________,20____.
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:

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