26089-B Thin Lift - Flexgard Overlay System

Fayette County, Georgia is issuing Invitation to Bid #26089-B for crack sealing and installation of the FlexGard High Performance Thin Overlay (HPTO) System on pavement surfaces. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform hot mixed asphalt (HMA) or warm mix asphalt (WMA) surface course applications utilizing the FlexGard overlay system, which includes crack sealing as a preliminary component. Contractors must comply with comprehensive technical specifications requiring the use of polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) binder in either FlexGard S (Standard Grade) or FlexGard E (Extreme Performance) grades, with performance validation through Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) rut testing and IDEAL CT Index testing. Deliverables include submission of job mix formulas at least 14 days prior to paving operations, construction of test sections of minimum 75 tons before full production approval, and field-placed core samples for laboratory acceptance testing. The contractor is responsible for all material costs, corrective actions, and removal and replacement of deficient work at no cost to the agency. Sealed bids must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Prospective bidders should direct questions to Sherry White at swhite@fayettecountyga.gov and must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 as part of their bid submission.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. The technical specifications mandate that no recycled asphalt concrete (RAP) is permitted in the mix and that all testing laboratories must be approved by the contracting agency, establishing operational requirements rather than organizational restrictions. Weather limitations require a minimum surface temperature of 50°F during construction, and pricing adjustments will be applied based on air voids, thickness, and smoothness criteria outlined in acceptance tables. The specific project budget or contract award value is not detailed in the available procurement documents. All qualified contractors meeting the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the ITB package are eligible to submit bids, with award anticipated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Georgia procurement regulations.