ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION _ Har.pdf

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF

HARRIS GROVE SUBDIVISION

FOR THE

AMERICUS-SUMTER COUNTY PAYROLL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Sealed BIDS for the Harris Grove Subdivision project will be received by the Americus- Sumter County Payroll Development Authority and Smith Doughlas Homes at the Rees Park Economic Development Center, 409 Elm Avenue, Americus, GA 31709 until 11:30 AM, Local Time on November 17, 2026, and then at said office will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project includes the installation of public utilities and storm drainage, roads, curbs, and related items necessary to support the development of a residential subdivision.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on November 4, 2026. The pre-bid will be held at the Sumter County Development Authority located at Rees Park Economic Development Center, 409 Elm Avenue, Americus, GA 31709.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, will be required of the successful bidder. Bonds must be written by an acceptable Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and listed in the Department of the Treasury, Circular 570, latest edition.

NOTE: Contractor and all subcontractors must obtain a business license in Georgia, be fully insured, and be a Licensed Contractor in the State of Georgia.

INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain the following insurance (a) comprehensive general liability, including blanket contractual, covering bodily injuries with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and property damage with limits of no less than

$1,000,000 per occurrence; and (b) commercial automobile liability, including blanket contractual, covering bodily injuries with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and property damage with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident (c) statutory worker’s compensation insurance, including $1,000,000 employer’s liability insurance (d) employee dishonesty and/or crimes coverage with limits of no less than $50,000 per occurrence. All insurance shall be provided by an insurer(s) acceptable to the Owner, and shall provide for thirty (30) days prior notice of cancellation to the Owner. Upon request, Contractor shall deliver to the Owner a certificate or policy of insurance evidencing Contractor’s compliance with this paragraph. Contractor shall abide by all terms and conditions of the insurance and shall do nothing to impair or invalidate the coverage.

The successful bidder shall secure and pay for all permits, assessments, charges or fees required in connection with the proposed construction. Answers to all questions shall be provided a minimum of 72 hours prior to the time of the bid.

All work to be performed under this project must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days following receipt of Notice to Proceed.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including without limitation, the right to reject any and all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional bids and to reject the bid of any bidder whom the Owner believes would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that bidder whether because the bid is not responsive, the bidder is unqualified, or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.

Bid documents can be viewed by appointment only at the Sumter County Development Authority located at Rees Park Economic Development Center, 409 Elm Avenue, Americus, GA 31709 Elm Street.

For appointment contact Susan Warner at 229-924-7007.

Qualified Bidders may obtain digital copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, Specifications, and upon a non-refundable payment of $150.00 for each set at the Statesboro office of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Please contact Stacy Turk at (912)764-7022, stacy_turk@emc-eng.com.