#2025-27 LMIG Resurfacing

The City of Covington, located in Newton County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for a Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Resurfacing project involving 2.45 miles of asphaltic concrete patching, milling, and resurfacing on various city streets. The procurement requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete street improvements, with a comprehensive bid packet detailing specific unit pricing for traffic control, asphalt, tack coat, milling, thermoplastic lines, deep patching, and utility structure adjustments. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Council/Court room, with sealed bids due by November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM and opening at 10:15 AM. Bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond with their proposal and will be required to provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond if awarded the contract. The project timeline requires contractors to commence work within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 60 calendar days.

The City of Covington demonstrates a preference for local vendors when all bid criteria are equal and requires bidders to comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must provide proof of eligibility and appropriate insurance coverage. The project will be funded through the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program, though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and adjust quantities as needed. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid packet available on the City's website at https://www.cityofcovington.org/index.php?section=business-opportunities to ensure complete understanding of all project requirements and submission guidelines.