26_002 NOIA.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) issued by the City of Griffin, Georgia for Bid/RFP No. 26-002 titled "Elle's Way." The bid was opened on October 7, 2025, and the NOIA was posted on October 21, 2025. Piedmont Paving, Inc., located in Newnan, Georgia, has been identified as the apparent successful supplier. Interested parties have ten calendar days from the posting date to file a written protest; if the tenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, the protest deadline extends to the first working day following. The protest must include the protester's name and address along with a factual summary and basis for the protest. The award recommendation is not official until the ten-day protest period has elapsed and the contract has been approved by the Board of Commissioners, if applicable. The successful supplier is instructed not to proceed with work until receiving official notice and execution of a contract from the contracting officer.

The award amount to Piedmont Paving, Inc. is $814,350.00. Six other suppliers submitted unsuccessful bids: McLeRoy, Inc.; Lewis Contracting Services, LLC; Helix Grading & Utility, LLC; Summit Construction & Development, LLC; Site Engineering, Inc.; and Limitless Concrete & Works, Inc. All unsuccessful bidders were rejected on the basis of not being the lowest and most responsive bid. The contracting office is located at One Griffin Center, 100 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30223, with additional contact information including telephone (770-229-6425), facsimile (770-229-6630), and the City of Griffin's website (www.cityofgriffin.com).