Water and Electric Meter Replacement

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INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID
PART 1. GENERAL
1.1 COMPETITIVE COST SEALED BIDS
Sealed bids for construction of the Water and Electric Meter Replacement will be received
until the closing time of July 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. Bids must be submitted by the
Bidder electronically through QuestCDN.com. No paper submissions will be accepted. Any
bid received after the bid closing time and date will not be considered by the Owner. No
bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60)
days except as specifically provided in the Instructions to Bidders and/or by State law. Base
Cost of all Bids will be posted by the Owner/Engineer to the QuestCDN website within
approximately 30 minutes after the bid closing time.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
The Work shall consist of providing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to remove
and replace approximately 770 3/4", 1", and 2" water meters and AMI transmitters, install
approximately 200 AMI transmitters (MOU's) on existing water meters, install approximately
705 3/4" backflow preventers, replace meter boxes, lids, and curb stops as necessary, remove
and replace approximately 750 electrical meters, and document service line material,
including site restoration, data collection, communication with property owners, and all
appurtenances necessary for a complete installation. Water meters, electric meters, and AMI
transmitters will be provided by the Owner. Time allotted for completion of work is 210
consecutive calendar days.
1.3 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Complete digital specifications and contract documents are available at
www.cartersloope.com/outforbid. Bidders may also view the digital plan documents for
free by creating a Quest account and entering the Quest project number 9506968 on the
website's project search page. Bidders can download the digital documents for a fee of
$50.00 payable through the website. Bids must be submitted electronically at
QuestCDN.com. There will be an additional $42.00 bid submittal fee. Please contact
QuestCDN customer support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in
membership registration, downloading, and working with digital project information. All
other questions may be directed to the issuing office, Carter & Sloope, Inc., Watkinsville,
GA, 706-769-4119.
1.4 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Bidders must complete the Qualifications of Bidder (Section 00470) in order to be
evaluated for award of the Contract. Refer to the specific requirements outlined in the
referenced Section.
City of Oxford C&S Project No: O9800.008
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1.5 CONTRACTOR LICENSE
The Scope of Work as described herein is defined as "utility contracting" in accordance with
O.C.G.A 43-14-2(17) so the Contractor performing the work must provide proof of a valid
license by the State of Georgia as a "Utility Contractor" and must also employ a "Utility
Manager" certification holder who will have oversight of all the utility work. See Instruction
to Bidders for additional bidding requirements.
1.6 BONDS
Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less
than 10% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with
an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five (5) times the
contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property
Liability". Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract
price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be
accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and
certified to include the date of the bond.
1.7 PERMITS
The status of Federal, State, and /or Local permits for this project are as follows:
PERMITS/AGENCIES STATUS
A.Land Disturbance Permit N/A
B.NPDES GAR 100002 (Stormwater) N/A
C.GA Environmental Protection Division - Water N/A
D.GA Environmental Protection Division - Sewer N/A
E. GA Department of Transportation N/A
F. Building Permit N/A
1.8 EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
All easements and rights-of-way for permanent installations have been obtained or will be
obtained by the Owner prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed.
1.9 GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT
All qualifying Contractors and Subcontractors performing work with the City of Oxford
must register and participate in the federal work authorization program commonly known
as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, to verify the work eligibility
information of new employees. In order for a Bid to be considered, it is mandatory that
the Bidder's Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 be completed and
submitted with the Bid.
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1.10 FUNDING SOURCES
Funding is to be provided by local funds. No wage rates, payroll, AIS, or BABA
documentation is required.
1.11 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to
reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject
the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project
to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is
unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or
criteria established by the Owner.
1.12 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Owner will provide Excel spreadsheets containing water and electric meter data and addresses
to registered Plan Holders on Quest upon request.
CITY OF OXFORD
OWNER
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City of Oxford C&S Project No: O9800.008
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