26-026-LH Walnut Street Improvement Project -IFB

Macon-Bibb County is seeking sealed bids for the Walnut Street Improvement Project (Bid Number 26-026-LH), a comprehensive urban infrastructure development initiative. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase I focusing on constructing a parking lot featuring approximately 350 parking spaces, interior and exterior sidewalks, a dedicated bike lane, retention ponds, lighting, and landscaping. Phase II involves demolishing and reconstructing Walnut Street between MLK and 7th Street, including a two-lane bike lane, new sidewalks, lighting, and additional landscaping. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Board of Commissioners Conference Room, with attendance required for bid submission. Sealed bids must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday, December 29, 2026, to the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, with public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Bidders must submit an original bid plus five copies and a Flash Drive, accompanied by a bid bond of at least 5% of the total base bid. The project requires contractors to complete all work within 135 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a one-year guarantee on labor and workmanship.

The procurement opportunity strongly encourages participation from Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE), with specific provisions for subcontractor involvement. Contractors must submit quarterly Subcontractor/Supplier Participation Reports to the Macon-Bibb County Office of Small Business Affairs, with potential payment withholding for non-compliance. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, Builders Risk, Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limits), and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance ($2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate). The county reserves the right to award bids to local businesses within 5% of the lowest responsive bid. Successful bidders must provide Payment and Performance Bonds at 100% of the Contract Price from surety companies rated B+ or better by A.M. Best Company. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for project delays beyond the completion date, and a 10% retainage will be withheld from each payment until final payment is made.