26-052-LH paving the way project 8 (7/16/26)

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for Paving The Way Project 8, a roadway milling and asphalt paving project on approximately 9.96 miles of residential streets across multiple Macon neighborhoods, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate; respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible. The County reserves the right to award to a county business whose bid is within 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

The scope includes full-width milling from curb to curb or road edge to road edge; asphalt patching to a maximum depth of four inches; asphalt overlay at 1.25 inches on most roads and 1.5 inches on Fulton Mill Road; utility adjustments (161 sewer/storm manhole risers and 69 water valve risers); traffic signal loop installation at two locations; and pavement markings including stripping, painted arrows, crosswalks, stop bars, and rumble markings. The project requires 12,704.3 tons of milling and 12.5mm Superpave asphalt, 9,239.46 gallons of bituminous tack, and 15,399.10 square yards of patching. Work is governed by International Building Code, Georgia Department of Transportation standards, OSHA requirements, and local codes. Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with night work permitted on downtown streets by approval.

Award is based on total bid price. The successful contractor must furnish a 5% bid bond and, upon award, 100% performance and payment bonds from a surety rated B+ or better by A.M. Best and licensed in Georgia. Required insurance includes workers' compensation (statutory), general liability ($1 million combined single limit, $5,000 maximum deductible), and automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit, $5,000 maximum deductible). Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 150 calendar days of receipt of all necessary railroad permits. Liquidated damages are $75 per day for delays beyond the completion date. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship and submit quarterly subcontractor and supplier participation reports. Questions are due June 26, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. to Lhardwick@maconbibb.us. Ten percent retainage applies to progress payments.