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INVITATION FOR BIDS 26-001 BID:

2026 LMIG SPLOST ROADS ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT

PICKENS COUNTY GEORGIA

1266 East Church Street Jasper, Georgia 30143

This is an invitation to submit a bid to Pickens County for the 2026 LMIG SPLOST ROADS ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT (including Big Ridge Road South, Big Ridge Road North, Hood Road, Camp Road, Gennett Court, and Camp Road West) as indicated herein. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Chairman (in Pickens County Administration Building at the above address) up to 2:00 p.m., March 12TH, 2026, at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

Scope of Work:

This project will be funded with 2026 LMIG and SPLOST funds. Construction includes asphalt milling, patching, resurfacing, and striping on Big Ridge Road South, Big Ridge Road North, Hood Road, Camp Road, Gennett Court, and Camp Road West. Additional roads could be added/replaced at the County’s discretion.

The work will include approximately 165,907 SY of Asphalt Paving using approximately 20,468 tons of asphalt. See the attached location map exhibits. All work shall conform to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2021 Edition;

GDOT’s Supplemental Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2024; and all applicable GDOT Standards and Details; and other contract requirements, specifications and general conditions. Pickens County reserves the right to modify or reduce the roadway segments included in the project based on submitted bid pricing.

Project work will start May 25th, 2026, and is required to be substantially completed by August 1st, 2026. All punch-list items will be required to be completed within 30 days of the Final Inspection.

Eligible bidders and subcontractors shall be licensed Contractors in the State of Georgia meeting all applicable insurance and bonding requirements as stipulated in the separate Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents. It is recommended that the contractor be GDOT qualified. Verifying documents for the prime contractor/bidder will be required prior to contract award, and for all subcontractors prior to beginning work.

Bid Documents may be obtained at the County Office Location by appointment. Proposers are encouraged to request Bid Documents via email. All proposers requesting plans and bid documents will be emailed bid documents. No documents will be mailed. Request for Bid Documents and any questions regarding the project or to schedule an appointment to pick-up plans at the County’s office should be emailed simultaneously to claurens@dccm.com.com and kanderson@pickenscountyga.gov (Questions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, 2026. Responses will be posted to the FTP site as an Addendum. There will be a MANDATORY Pre-bid meeting on February 24th, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Pickens County Administration Office located at 1266 East Church Street Jasper, Ga. 30143.

Additional addendums may be issued during the proposal period. All proposers are responsible for checking the FTP site for addendums.

Instructions for preparation and submission of a bid-proposal are contained in this packet.

Bids must be typed or printed in ink. Bids submitted as a result of this invitation must include the "Bid Sheet" and bids on both options to be considered along with all required documents and be returned in a sealed envelope or container marked, "SEALED BID for 2026 LMIG SPLOST Roads Asphalt Paving Project" on the outside. Bids may not be considered unless so received.

All contractors must comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91, and must register and participate in the federal work authorization program (also known as E-Verify (www.uscis.gov/everify)). A contractor must submit the required affidavit BEFORE ANY PROPOSAL IS CONSIDERED. A form affidavit shall be provided with the proposal package.

Pickens County provides equal opportunities for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or veterans’ status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by Pickens County.

Proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after time has been called on the date of opening. Pickens County reserves the right to waive any and all technicalities and informalities, reject any or all bids, and make the award in the best interest of the County.

Note: No Proposers are to contact anyone who is currently employed by Pickens County Government at any time during the Proposal Process in relation to the project, except as directed above. All questions are to be directed to the Engineer, via email, at the address provided above. Any breach of this requirement may result in disqualification.

Kris Stancil, Chairman

PICKENS COUNTY, GEORGIA

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