Water System Improvements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE
NOTLA WATER AUTHORITY, GEORGIA
Sealed proposals will be received by the Notla Water Authority at the Authority's office, P.O. Box
609, Blairsville, Georgia 30514 (U.S. Postal Service), 578 Deaver Road, Blairsville, Georgia
30512 (Hand Delivery or Shipping) until 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, July 7, 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 No submitted bid may be withdrawn after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.
GBT/DOC MCS 02/24 AB-1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NWA/212474.005

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
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-2 GBT/DOC MCS 02/24
NWA/212474.005