2025 City of Decatur Resurfacing Project

The City of Decatur, Georgia, located in DeKalb County, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the 2025 City of Decatur Resurfacing Project through a traditional invitation for bids process. The project encompasses comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvements including pavement milling, asphalt resurfacing, concrete patching, sidewalk construction, curb cuts, ADA-compliant curb ramp upgrades, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings across two designated project areas: East Lake Drive (Park Place to 2nd Avenue) and Clarion Avenue (Nelson Ferry Road to Scott Boulevard). The bid schedule contains 28 line items with quantities ranging from 3 to 8,841 units, requiring contractors to provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for project completion. Successful contractors must demonstrate the capability to commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 120 calendar days, with work hours restricted to Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All work must comply with Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and City of Decatur specifications. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted by February 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with responses posted by February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Sealed bids are due on March 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the City of Decatur Public Works Department (2635 Talley Street, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30031), with anticipated contract award on March 26, 2026.

The procurement documents do not indicate set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation by specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit bids with 5% bid security in the form of a bond or certified check, and upon contract execution, the successful contractor must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond each equal to 100% of the total contract amount, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and an umbrella policy of $1,000,000 or greater. All bids must include federal work authorization documentation and non-collusion affidavits. The contract structure provides 95% payment of monthly estimates with 5% retained until project completion and acceptance, including a 12-month warranty period and 60-day maintenance period. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for work not completed within the 120-day schedule. The specific contract award value or budget range for this resurfacing project is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.