2025 LMIG

The City of Metter, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for the 2025 Metter Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) construction project located in Calhoun County. The procurement involves street improvements for Richard Street and South Rountree Street, spanning 0.32 linear miles, with comprehensive infrastructure upgrades including milling, pavement widening, patching, bituminous tack coat, asphalt installation, and striping. Drainage improvements are also included, featuring storm piping replacement, ditch regrading and reshaping, rip-rap installation, curb and gutter work, grassing, and traffic control management. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by March 25th, 2025 at 2:00 PM to the City of Metter Public Works Department, located at 700 Washington Street, Metter, Georgia 30439. The project requires a bid bond or certified cashier's check for 10% of the base bid, with a mandatory 120-calendar-day completion timeframe. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, and project specifications can be obtained from Parker Engineering, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per full-size set.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors must comply with E-Verify regulations. The City of Metter reserves the right to reject any or all bids, indicating flexibility in vendor selection. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project will be funded directly by the City of Metter. The contract opportunity does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive infrastructure work suggests a potentially significant investment in local transportation infrastructure. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal street reconstruction, drainage system improvements, and ability to complete complex infrastructure projects within the specified 120-day timeline. Contractors will need to show technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local government contracting requirements to be competitive in this procurement process.