2027-38 2026 LRA/2027 LMIG

Tattnall County is requesting sealed bids on road resurfacing of approximately 17.57 miles across various county roads, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2026 at the Tattnall County Courthouse in Reidsville, Georgia, and contract award anticipated at the October 5, 2026 Commissioners Meeting.

Contractors must be authorized to use E-Verify and supply their E-Verify authorization number with their bid. The scope includes leveling and resurfacing of roads 20 to 24 feet wide, shoulder grading and paving, installation of 12 rumble strips, and pavement striping on named roads including Handy Kennedy Road, Ronny Collins Road, Buster Brown Road, and streets in the Mendes community. Specific quantities include approximately 71 tons of recycled asphalt concrete leveling, 19,264 tons of recycled asphalt concrete 12.5mm Super Pave GP 2 for resurfacing, and 11,270 gallons of bituminous tack coat.

Contractors must establish and maintain an effective Quality Control Program with a Program Administrator holding minimum five years of highway construction experience and appropriate credentials, and quality control technicians certified at GDOT QCT Level 1 or higher. An independent pavement engineering firm (GDOT prequalified, AMRL accredited, with documented Georgia major-pavement-project experience) must be hired for quality assurance. All work must comply with GDOT specifications and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, with compaction testing performed exclusively by coring method. Contractors receive a 14-day notice to proceed, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2027. A one-year written guarantee is incorporated into the contract; no bond is required. Up to 2 miles of resurfacing may be eliminated if the bid exceeds the county's budget. Workers' compensation verification and liability insurance verification are required with bids. The project is funded through the 2026 Local Resurfacing Assistance (LRA) and 2027 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program.