26-017-LH Paving The Way Project 7 (10/23/25)

Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the Paving The Way Project-7, a comprehensive roadway rehabilitation initiative covering approximately 8.17 miles of roads in Bibb County, Georgia. The project involves full-width milling, asphalt resurfacing, and infrastructure improvements on multiple roads including Bass Road, Columbus Road, Oxford Road, and several side streets and cul-de-sacs. Specific deliverables include 9,790.7 tons of milling, 11,867.53 square yards of roadway patching, 7,120.52 gallons of bituminous tack, and 12.5 mm Superpave Asphalt placement. The project also encompasses 109 sewer manhole adjustments, 111 water valve risers, and extensive road striping work. Key procurement dates 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 bid opening on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit one original bid and a Flash Drive to the Procurement Department, with a contract performance period of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE), with specific provisions for small and disadvantaged businesses to receive assistance through the Office of Small Business Affairs. Interested businesses can contact Charise Stephens, Director of Small Business Affairs, at (478) 300-2297 for support in the competitive process. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive documentation package including a Bidder Qualification Form, List of Sub-Contractors, Minority Participation Goal form, Financial & Legal Stability Statement, and various compliance certifications such as E-Verify Affidavit and Non-Collusion Affidavit. A 5% bid bond is mandatory, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must also coordinate with Macon Water Authority for utility markings and adhere to specific technical specifications for road milling, asphalt placement, and infrastructure adjustments.