26-053-LH paving the way project 9 (7/16/26)

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for Paving The Way Project 9, a roadway milling and asphalt resurfacing initiative across approximately 9.70 miles of county streets, with bids due July 16, 2026 at noon and public opening at 2:00 p.m. Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate, and Macon-Bibb County reserves the right to award to county businesses within 5% of the lowest bid.

The scope encompasses full-width milling of approximately 13,693.8 tons, placement of 12.5 mm Superpave asphalt at 1.5-inch depth, bituminous tack application, patching to address cracking up to four inches deep across 16,598.53 square yards, installation or adjustment of 145 sewer/storm manhole risers and 79 water valve risers, and pavement markings including 79,794 linear feet of striping and painted crosswalks. Work spans multiple road segments including Griffin Road, Flanagan Drive, Mumford Road, Sugarloaf Drive corridor, and others with varying pavement condition indices and road widths. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 150 calendar days following receipt of necessary railroad permits, with final repaving completed within one day of milling. Standard work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with approved night work on downtown streets.

A 5% bid bond is required at submission. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of contract price from surety companies rated B+ or better by A.M. Best and licensed in Georgia. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation at statutory levels, General Liability with $1 million combined single limit and $5,000 maximum deductible, and Automobile Liability with the same limits. Liquidated damages of $75 per day apply for delays. A 10% retainage will be withheld until final payment. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship and submit quarterly Subcontractor/Supplier Participation Reports.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Chambers. Questions are due June 26, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. via email to Lhardwick@maconbibb.us. Award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.