The Douglasville - Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (the "Authority") is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the performance of the Hospital Drive Stormwater Improvement Project (Location 2 - Phase 1) (the "Project"), as more fully described in the Invitation for Bids. The scope of work includes the provision by the Contractor of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work. The Project will be "turn key" and require minimal involvement of Authority personnel. The work to be performed shall include "slip-lining" approximately 72 LF of the existing 42" CMP with a 24" HDPE liner pipe. Approximately 28 LF of the existing 42" CMP will be removed to facilitate "slip-lining" the existing pipe. The Project also includes sealing the inside and outside of the existing brick drop inlet wherever possible based on existing conditions. The asphalt around the drop inlet shall be restored and the depression/sinkhole area between the buildings shall be filled with No. 57 stone. Special Conditions and Appendix A contain more detailed information on the Project scope. All work will be performed within Authority easements and/or inside public right of way. All anticipated rights of way and easements required for the Project have been obtained. All anticipated federal, state, and local permits required for the Project have been obtained. All prospective bidders must hold a current Georgia Utility Contractors License and be on, or promptly qualify for inclusion on, the Authority's Approved Contractor List, without restriction or probationary status. All bids must be accompanied by adequate bid security (certified check, bid bond, or irrevocable letter of credit) drawn in favor of the Authority and in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price, which shall be subject to forfeiture as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to promptly enter into the proposed contract for performance of the Project with the Authority. Award may be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; however, the Authority reserves the right to reject all bids or any bid that is nonresponsive or submitted by a non responsible bidder. The Authority further reserves the right to waive technicalities and informalities in the Invitation for Bids and bids submitted.