2026 Curtis Parkway and Dews Pond Road Phases I & II

The City of Calhoun, Georgia is requesting sealed bids on the 2026 Curtis Parkway and Dews Pond Road Phases I & II project, a roadway construction and roundabout improvement in Gordon County, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The scope encompasses Phase I reconstruction of approximately 0.44 miles of Curtis Parkway (station 101+00 to 125+50) with mill and inlay asphalt paving, drainage improvements, utility relocation, sidewalk construction, and erosion control; and Phase II construction of a single-lane roundabout at the Curtis Parkway and Dews Pond Road intersection with extended queuing lanes on Curtis Parkway, comprising approximately 0.223 miles of net project length. Phase I includes approximately 8,373 tons of recycled asphalt concrete, 4,842 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, storm drain piping from 18 to 30 inches, and site improvements. Phase II adds approximately 4,961 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 17,150 square yards of sodding, storm drain pipes from 18 to 54 inches, pavement markings, signage, and landscaping. Both phases operate at 35 mph design speed with 2045 projected traffic of 12,600 average daily traffic. All work shall conform to Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and current technical manuals.

Contract time is thirty consecutive calendar months from Notice to Proceed. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on permanent place of business, technical experience, plant and equipment adequacy, and financial means. Each bid requires a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the bid amount. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price from a Georgia-authorized surety, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile insurance of at least $1 million combined single limit per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for schedule failure. A twelve-month warranty period follows final acceptance. Questions are due August 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Contract award is anticipated September 14, 2026.