2026 road resurfacing

Miller County Government in Georgia is requesting lump-sum bids for resurfacing three county roads totaling 7.1 miles under ITB 2026 ROAD RESURFACING, with bids due July 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and written questions due June 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Site visits are mandatory; bidders must familiarize themselves with actual conditions and potential obstructions prior to proposal submission.

The scope covers milling and resurfacing Cooktown Road (1.20 miles), Jeterville Road (3.7 miles), and Bush Dairy Road (2.2 miles), including repair of existing pavement bases where needed, tack coat installation, asphaltic concrete surface placement, high-density mineral bond application, and pavement striping and markings. No substitutions are permitted without county approval. The contractor must perform all work without subcontracting; joint ventures are prohibited.

The successful contractor must commence work within thirty calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within sixty days, with work hours limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per workday for delays beyond ninety days from the Notice to Proceed.

For contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount from a surety with an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, employers' liability of at least $250,000, Comprehensive General Liability of at least $1,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bidders must submit a Statement of Qualifications and Equipment, three to five references for similar work completed within the last five years, Certificate of Liability Insurance, E-Verify and SAVE affidavits, and acknowledgment of addenda. Awards will be made to the most responsive and responsible lowest bidder. Contract award and Notice to Proceed issuance are scheduled for July 13, 2026.