26-016-LH Paving The Way Project 6 (10/23/25)

Macon-Bibb County is soliciting sealed bids for the Paving The Way Project-6, a comprehensive road infrastructure improvement initiative targeting approximately 9.23 miles of roadways within the county. The project encompasses full-width road milling, asphalt paving, roadway patching, and related infrastructure work across multiple neighborhoods including Ashford Chase, Country Oaks, and Providence Boulevard. Specific deliverables include 12,277.9 tons of milling, 8,929.36 gallons of bituminous tack, 14,882.27 square yards of roadway patching, and installation of 262 sewer and storm manholes and 189 water valve risers. The bid requires contractors to complete all work within 150 calendar days of obtaining railroad permits, with a contract period of 120 days from the notice to proceed. Key submission deadlines include a pre-bid conference on September 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a question submission deadline of September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and the final bid submission due date of October 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Bids will be publicly opened in the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners Chamber on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

The procurement opportunity explicitly encourages participation from Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE), with specific support available through the county's Small Business Affairs office. Potential bidders requiring assistance can contact Charise Stephens, Director of Small Business Affairs, at (478) 300-2297. The bid requires a 5% bid bond, and successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, with liquidated damages of $75 per day for project delays. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple road segments suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Bidders must complete extensive documentation, including a Bidder Qualification Form, List of Sub-Contractors, Minority Participation Goal form, Financial & Legal Stability Statement, and E-Verify Affidavit. The procurement process is designed to ensure thorough vetting of contractors' capabilities, legal compliance, and readiness to execute the road improvement project effectively.