26-005_RMG_runway 7 & 25 obstruction mitigation bid package

This is a construction procurement issued by the Floyd County Board of Commissioners for obstruction mitigation work at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome, Georgia. The project encompasses tree and shrub clearing using non-ground disturbing measures, off-site disposal of waste materials, and site restoration across approximately 27 acres, consisting of 7 acres for Runway 7 approaches and 20 acres for Runway 25 approaches. The base bid includes eight line items: installation and removal of 3,000 linear feet of silt fence, temporary seeding and mulching on 27 acres, mobilization services, clearing of 27 acres, installation of 3,000 linear feet of Class A fence, removal of 1,100 linear feet of existing fence, and permanent seeding and mulching on 27 acres. Bidders must possess at least two years of experience as a general contractor on similar projects and may be required to provide evidence of qualifications. All work must conform to Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2021 Edition) and applicable FAA requirements, with contractors required to comply with Federal Aviation Administration advisory circulars, maintain continuous radio communication with ground control on frequency 122.725 MHz, and adhere to airport security protocols. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with sealed bids due on March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the Bonfire platform. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and the project must be completed within 75 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays.

Bidders must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and submit the E-Verify Contractor Affidavit at time of bid. Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation coverage, comprehensive general liability of $5,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Contractors are responsible for locating and protecting all existing utilities and are subject to a $1,000 penalty per cable cut incident, with any utility damage to be repaired at the contractor's expense with no additional cost to the owner. Progress payments will be made monthly with 10 percent retention until final payment. No incumbent vendors or budget range information is provided in the available documentation.