Airfield electrical rehabilitation

The City of Baxley, located in Appling County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for an Airfield Electrical Rehabilitation project at the Baxley Municipal Airport. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution involving the furnishing of all labor, equipment, and materials to complete electrical infrastructure improvements at the airport facility. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM local time on February 7, 2025, at the Office of the City Manager, with a public bid opening immediately following. Bidders must obtain project documents either through hard copies ($150 non-refundable deposit) or electronic copies ($50 non-refundable deposit) from Croy Engineering, LLC. The project requires a 5% bid bond with submission, and the total project work must be completed within 75 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but bidders must comply with federal requirements, including Buy American provisions for steel and manufactured products.

The procurement includes a 4.56% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. Successful bidders will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds upon contract award. Liquidated damages are established at $750 per calendar day for project delays, with monthly progress payments featuring 10% retainage. Federal requirements such as Title VI compliance and Davis-Bacon Act wage rates will apply to the contract. Bids must remain valid for 120 calendar days after opening, and the City of Baxley reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive electrical rehabilitation nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment for the municipal airport.