Resurfacing of Various City Streets

The City of Dalton, Georgia Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for milling, resurfacing, and thermoplastic striping of approximately 5.594 centerline miles of various city streets, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Dalton Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street. Work shall follow Georgia Department of Transportation standards and specifications. Road mileage is subject to change based on funding availability.

The principal items include variable-depth milling around utilities (102,865 square yards), resurfacing with recycled asphalt concrete in multiple grades (approximately 9,499 tons), bituminous tack coat application (7,243 gallons), utility preparation at 163 locations, and comprehensive thermoplastic pavement markings and striping. All bidders must be prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation and must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including E-Verify registration.

The contract is a lump-sum agreement funded through Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants and local SPLOST funds. The successful bidder must commence work upon written Notice to Proceed and complete the entire project by May 31, 2027, with liquidated damages of $300 per consecutive calendar day for delays beyond the completion deadline. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. Performance and payment bonds will be required upon contract execution. Sales tax on materials must be included in bids; the City's tax-exempt status is not available to contractors. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, with the Owner reserving discretion to evaluate unit bid prices, bidder location and responsiveness, litigation history, satisfactory completion of similar projects, management and equipment resources, financial history, and credit rating. Contract documents are available for public inspection at the City of Dalton Public Works Department, 535 Elm Street.