25-027-LH Task Work Order for Guardrail Repair Services (2/13/25)

Macon-Bibb County is seeking sealed bids for a Task Work Order for Guardrail Repair Services (Bid Number 25-027-LH), which involves comprehensive repair and replacement of guardrail infrastructure throughout the county. The procurement requires a contractor to provide all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to repair, replace, and upgrade guardrails to current Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) specifications. Deliverables include unit-priced services for various guardrail components, such as end treatments, anchors, and sections, with work to be assigned through specific Work Orders issued by the county's Project Manager. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by January 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM via email. Sealed bids are due by 12:00 noon on February 20, 2025, with a public bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day, and will be evaluated based on the total bid price and the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications and provide comprehensive guardrail repair services.

The county strongly encourages participation from Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE), with small businesses able to receive assistance from the Small Business Affairs office. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package of required documentation, including qualification forms, subcontractor lists, minority participation goals, and various certifications. The contract has an annual budget of $100,000 per fiscal year, with a potential two-year term, and requires the awarded contractor to provide specific insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Business Automobile ($1,000,000), and General Liability ($1,000,000) policies. A 5% bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The county reserves the right to award to local businesses within 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and contractors who decline multiple work requests may be removed from the Qualified Contractors list.