Airport Drainage Improvements

The City of Douglas, Georgia, procuring on behalf of Douglas Municipal Airport, is soliciting sealed bids for Airport Drainage Improvements to address existing drainage issues at the facility. The scope of work encompasses regrading throughout the airfield, replacement of drainage structures and pipes, phasing, demolition, grading and drainage work, and erosion control measures. Bidders must provide a Bid Bond equivalent to 5 percent of the total contract amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent each, with all surety and insurance companies maintaining an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater and being licensed in Georgia. Contractors must carry liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage for both bodily injury and property damage, along with statutory workers' compensation coverage, and must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act by registering with and utilizing the federal E-Verify work authorization program. Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. EDT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the City of Douglas Department of Community Development, 302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia 31533, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. EDT at the same location, available both in-person and virtually. Bidding and contract documents are available from the Engineer, Michael Baker International, at Laura.schechtel@mbakerintl.com or (770) 263-9118, at no charge for electronic copies. The time allowed for Substantial Completion is 45 consecutive calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed, and bids remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after opening.

The project is funded under the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Act of 1987, contingent upon federal funding availability, which subjects bidders to mandatory federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Copeland Act compliance, Buy American preferences, and various debarment and drug-free workplace certifications. Offerors must certify that steel and manufactured products are produced in the United States unless otherwise listed on a separate attachment, and all bidders must comply with non-discrimination requirements under USDOT regulations. The bid packet does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other designated categories, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement documents do not provide a specific contract award value or budget range, though the 5 percent Bid Bond requirement suggests a significant project scope. The City of Douglas reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, or refrain from awarding the contract at its discretion.