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 and 2) (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 Phase 1 work to be performed shall include the removal of approximately 36 linear feet (LF) of 42" corrugated metal pipe (CMP), 53 LF of 48" CMP, one concrete headwall, one drop inlet, pavement, existing trees and vegetation. Approximately 102 LF of existing 42" CMP will be abandoned, capped, and filled with grout. The Project includes the installation of approximately 164 LF of 42" reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), one cast-inplace concrete headwall, one precast drop inlet (GDOT STD. 1019A), two precast reinforced concrete manholes (GDOT STD. 1011-A), asphalt pavement, and erosion control measures. Approximately 81 LF of existing 42" CMP and 72 LF of existing 42" RCP will be centrifugally cast concrete pipe (CCCP) lined, as well as three existing structures. Protection of an existing water line, power pole, and sign and coordination with providers to relocate as required is included in the scope of the project. Phase 2 shall include the design and installation of helical piers along with underpinning brackets every 6'-8' as specified by a structural engineer on the north side of the building slab on 8490 Hospital Drive and the south side of the building slab on 8480 Hospital Drive. The Project site is located within the City of Douglasville, Douglas County. Plans for Hospital Drive Stormwater Improvement Project (Location 2 - Phase 1 and 2), have been prepared by Rindt, Inc., Meg Mbugua, dated 5/16/2024. Special Conditions and Appendices contain more detailed information on the Project scope. 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. The Authority reserves the right to award Phase 1 only, Phase 2 only, or Phases 1 and 2 together, whichever the Authority in its sole discretion determines to be in the Authority's best interest. 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 nonresponsible bidder. The Authority further reserves the right to waive technicalities and informalities in the Invitation for Bids and bids submitted.