The Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County is seeking qualified construction vendors to remove, refurbish (or salvage) and replace a failing 900 HP vertical motor at the JG Beacham Water Treatment Plant. The scope includes full demolition of the existing motor, disposal or refurbishment of usable parts, supply and installation of a new motor, and all associated labor, tools, materials, permits, safety measures, and insurance/bonding requirements. The project is budgeted at approximately $200,000, requires a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds for bids over $100,000, and compliance with Georgia security and immigration statutes, workers’ compensation, and extensive liability coverage. A mandatory pre‑bid conference on 2 Sep 2026 and a site visit thereafter are required. Bids must be sealed and submitted by 11:00 AM ET on 6 Oct 2026.
• Replace 900 HP US vertical motor at JG Beacham Water Treatment Plant (Athens, GA)
• Removal of existing motor, refurbishment of salvageable parts, installation of new motor
• All labor, tools, materials, permits, safety plans, and insurance/bonding required
• Estimated project cost: $200,000; bid bond 5 % of total bid sum
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference 2 Sep 2026; site visit follows (date TBD)
• Submission deadline 6 Oct 2026, sealed envelope to Purchasing Division, 375 Satula Ave, Athens, GA
• Required certifications: Georgia Contractor License, GSIC affidavit, performance/payment bonds (≥ 100 % for > $100k)
• Insurance minimums: $1M workers comp, $1M CGL per occurrence, $2M aggregate, $1M auto, $2M umbrella, etc.