#2455-B Starrs Mill School Tunnel Construction

Fayette County, Georgia is inviting contractors to submit bids for the construction of a multiuse tunnel under Redwine Road in the #2455-B Starrs Mill School Tunnel Construction project. The project involves the construction of approximately 1,900 feet of new pedestrian, bicycle, and golf cart paths along Redwine Road and Robinson Road to provide a safe crossing route for accessing the Starr's Mill School Complex. The project is fully funded through the county's 2017 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST). Bids are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and the project must be substantially complete by July 20, 2025, with final completion within 60 days of substantial completion. The contractor will have up to 28 consecutive calendar days to close Redwine Road for the tunnel installation. The Invitation to Bid provides detailed specifications, including a requirement for the prime contractor and/or subcontractors to be Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) prequalified in certain work classes, and the contractor shall self-perform at least 30% of the contract. A $250,000 allowance is included in the base bid for claims or extra work, and pricing shall be provided on the bid price sheet, with a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid required.

The Invitation to Bid does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or contractors, and the available budget details indicate a total construction allowance of $250,000 for the project. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.