Ben Hill Co. 2025 SAP

Ben Hill County, located in Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for its 2025 Surface Treatment Program (SAP), a comprehensive road maintenance project. The procurement involves constructing 55.87 centerline miles of high-build striping, 55.87 miles of edge clipping and sweeping, and installing 7,378 raised pavement markers, along with all necessary appurtenances to complete the job. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners at 212 East Central Avenue, Fitzgerald, Georgia 31537 by January 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening immediately following. Bidders must obtain specification documents from Hofstadter and Associates, Inc. in Macon, Georgia, with a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 per set. The project has a strict completion timeline of 150 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, and all bid submissions must include a Bidder's Bond equivalent to 10 percent of the total bid amount. Bids will remain valid for 60 days following the opening, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a Bidder's Bond payable to Ben Hill County, which will be subject to forfeiture as liquidated damages if the awarded contractor fails to execute the written contract or provide required payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, potential bidders should be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals that cover the extensive road maintenance scope. The project requires contractors with significant road maintenance capabilities, particularly in high-build striping, edge clipping, sweeping, and raised pavement marker installation. Interested firms should have the technical expertise, equipment, and workforce to complete 55.87 miles of roadwork within the 150-day project timeline. The county's procurement approach suggests a preference for experienced, qualified contractors capable of meeting strict performance and documentation requirements.