26-048-LH LRA Paving Project (6/18/26)

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for 2026 Local Resurfacing Agreement paving projects under IFB 26-048-LH, with bids due June 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon. A pre-bid conference was held May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and the deadline for submitting questions was May 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate; respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible.

The scope encompasses approximately 13.20 miles of roadway milling and resurfacing across five project areas in Macon-Bibb County. Work includes 18,366.9 tons of milling, 22,262.97 square yards of roadway patching to a maximum depth of four inches, application of 12.5mm Superpave asphalt overlay (12.55mm / 1.50 inches), 13,357.78 gallons of bituminous tack material, 323 manhole riser installations and adjustments, 189 water valve riser installations and adjustments, 11,351 linear feet of striping, and painted markings including arrows, crosswalks, stop bars, and railroad symbols. Milled surfaces must be repaved within one day of milling completion. Work is restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as daylight permits. Contractors must visit project sites and familiarize themselves with local conditions prior to bid submission. Addendum 1, issued May 26, 2026, provided detailed quantity breakouts by road segment and clarification on shoulder clipping specifications; bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on their bid form.

Award will be based on total bid price as the lowest responsive bid. The successful contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 150 calendar days. A 5% bid bond, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond (each equal to 100% of contract price) are required. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation (statutory limits), General Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with maximum deductibles of $5,000. A 10% retainage will be withheld until final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $75 per day for delays beyond the completion date. The contractor shall guarantee all labor and workmanship for a minimum of one year from the date of completion. Bids will be publicly opened June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.