26ITB030926K-DB Taxiway Geometry Improvement Project

Fulton County, Georgia's Department of Public Works is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Taxiway Geometry Improvements Project (26ITB030926K-DB) at Fulton County Executive Airport. This construction-phase procurement encompasses grading and drainage improvements, asphalt paving, pavement markings, erosion control measures, and taxiway edge lighting installation along the eastern portions of Taxiway "I". The scope of work consists of 47 line items with estimated quantities including 1,040 square yards of bituminous pavement milling, 2,000 square yards of subgrade preparation, 550 tons of asphalt surface course, 730 square feet of yellow reflective pavement markings, and 65 relocated taxiway edge lights. Bids are due electronically via BidNet Direct by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by an optional site visit at Fulton County Executive Airport. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026. The successful contractor must commence work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 14 calendar days, with final completion within 30 calendar days. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond, and the selected contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the bid price, along with workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $2,000,000.

This procurement is subject to Fulton County's disadvantaged business enterprise program, with work category availability requiring 34.71 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 11.45 percent Female Business Enterprise (FBE) participation. All bidders must comply with the Georgia Local Public Works Construction Law and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including proof of E-Verify registration, and are subject to non-discrimination and utilization requirements. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000.00 per 15-minute interval for work remaining incomplete after the contract time expires. Payment terms specify that Fulton County will pay within 45 days of receipt of approved progress estimates, with 10 percent retainage until progress payments reach 50 percent of the contract price. The County reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. Specific budget or award value information is not provided in the solicitation documents.